Mauritius Blue-pigeon vs Afep Pigeon
Alectroenas nitidissimus comparado com Columba unicincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Mauritius Blue-pigeon | Afep Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Alectroenas nitidissimus | Columba unicincta |
| Ordem | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Família | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Estado de conservação | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Peso | 195,21 g (6.89 oz) | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Mauritius Blue-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.
Estado de conservação
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Afep Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
About These Birds
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Mauritius Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus). Extinct. Last recorded in 1826. Approximately 35 cm; brilliant cobalt-blue with a red wattle and bare facial skin. Inhabited forests of Mauritius, Indian Ocean. Frugivore. Driven to extinction by hunting, deforestation and introduced predators following European colonisation.
Afep Pigeon
Pomba-africana-de-anel (Columba unicincta) — Pomba de grande porte das florestas do centro de África, incluindo Camarões, Gabão, República do Congo e RDC. Apresenta uma banda acinzentada característica no pescoço. Habita florestas tropicais densas de baixada. Pouco conhecida, sendo registrada principalmente através de especímenes antigos.