Nicobar Pigeon vs Afep Pigeon
Caloenas nicobarica dibandingkan dengan Columba unicincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Nicobar Pigeon | Afep Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Caloenas nicobarica | Columba unicincta |
| Ordo | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famili | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Status Konservasi | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 51,8 cm (20.4 in) | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Berat | 518,75 g (18.30 oz) | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Nicobar Pigeon
Afep Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Status Konservasi
Nicobar Pigeon
Afep Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Nicobar Pigeon
Nicobar Pigeon: iridescent metallic green and gold hackles; dark gray overall; white tail; bare red feet; most colorful pigeon
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
About These Birds
Nicobar Pigeon
Large, striking pigeon, 40–41 cm, with iridescent hackled feathers in metallic green, copper, and bronze over the neck, dark green body, white tail, and red legs. Inhabits small forested islands from the Andamans through the Philippines and Indonesia to the Solomons. Frugivore and seed-eater. Near Threatened due to hunting and deforestation.
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon (Columba unicincta) — 36–40 cm. Large; dark grey; single narrow black ring on hindneck; pale grey rump. Inhabits canopy of rainforest in West and Central Africa. Frugivore; feeds on forest fruits. Poorly known; an upper-canopy species seldom studied at close range.