Afep Pigeon vs Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Columba unicincta dibandingkan dengan Nesoenas rodericanus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Afep Pigeon Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Nama Ilmiah Columba unicincta Nesoenas rodericanus
Ordo Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famili Columbidae Columbidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Extinct
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 42,2 cm (16.6 in)
Berat 401,5 g (14.16 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Afep Pigeon only

None

Rodrigues Turtle-dove only

None

Song & Call Comparison

Afep Pigeon

Kicauan

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Kicauan

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of African dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Afep Pigeon

Extinct

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

How to Tell Them Apart

Afep Pigeon

Bulu

Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

About These Birds

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.

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Extinct Mascarene dove, known only from subfossil remains discovered on Rodrigues Island. It was a medium-sized, ground-dwelling pigeon related to the Pink Pigeon. Likely became extinct in the 17th or 18th century following human settlement, introduced predators, and habitat clearance on the small island.

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