Adamawa Turtle-dove vs Sao Tome Green-pigeon

Streptopelia hypopyrrha comparé à Treron sanctithomae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Adamawa Turtle-dove Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Nom scientifique Streptopelia hypopyrrha Treron sanctithomae
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Endangered
Longueur
Envergure 34,6 cm (13.6 in) 34,1 cm (13.4 in)
Poids 161,0 g (5.68 oz) 205,0 g (7.23 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Adamawa Turtle-dove only

Aucun(e)

Sao Tome Green-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Song & Call Comparison

Adamawa Turtle-dove

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes carrying through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Sao Tome Green-pigeon

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Adamawa Turtle-dove

Endangered

Sao Tome Green-pigeon

About These Birds

Adamawa Turtle-dove

Medium dove, 27–30 cm, with warm rufous-brown upperparts, a black neck collar, and a deep orange-red breast. Endemic to the highland plateaus and montane grasslands of northern Nigeria and Cameroon. Granivore of grass seeds and cultivated grains. Poorly studied and localised range. Least Concern.

Sao Tome Green-pigeon

Sao Tome Green-pigeon (Treron sanctithomae), 27 cm. Endemic to São Tomé Island, Gulf of Guinea. Green overall with a yellow forehead and pale grey underparts. Occupies primary and secondary forest up to 1,400 m. Frugivore taking figs and forest fruits. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss on this small oceanic island.

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