Afep Pigeon vs Victoria Crowned-pigeon

Columba unicincta comparado com Goura victoria

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Afep Pigeon Victoria Crowned-pigeon
Nome científico Columba unicincta Goura victoria
Ordem Columbiformes Columbiformes
Família Columbidae Columbidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Near Threatened
Comprimento
Envergadura 42,2 cm (16.6 in) 70,1 cm (27.6 in)
Peso 401,5 g (14.16 oz) 2669,0 g (94.15 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Afep Pigeon only

Nenhum

Victoria Crowned-pigeon only

Nenhum

Song & Call Comparison

Afep Pigeon

Canto

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

Victoria Crowned-pigeon

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Afep Pigeon

Near Threatened

Victoria Crowned-pigeon

How to Tell Them Apart

Afep Pigeon

Plumagem

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

Victoria Crowned-pigeon

Plumagem

Victoria Crowned-pigeon: massive; brilliant blue-gray; spectacular white-tipped lace crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; largest dove

About These Birds

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.

Victoria Crowned-pigeon

World's largest pigeon, 73–75 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a deep maroon breast, and the most spectacular crest of any pigeon: a fan of upright blue- grey lacy plumes tipped in white. Inhabits lowland rainforest of northern New Guinea and Biak Island. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to heavy hunting pressure and deforestation.

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