Grey-capped Emerald Dove vs Afep Pigeon
Chalcophaps indica в сравнении с Columba unicincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Grey-capped Emerald Dove | Afep Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Chalcophaps indica | Columba unicincta |
| Отряд | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Семейство | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 28,8 cm (11.3 in) | 42,2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Масса | 130,5 g (4.60 oz) | 401,5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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.
Охранный статус
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Afep Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall
About These Birds
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Small, brilliant dove, 23–27 cm; male has iridescent emerald-green back and wings, grey crown, white forehead streak, and pinkish-brown breast. Widespread in forest, bamboo, and dense woodland from South Asia through Southeast Asia to China and the Andamans. Granivore and frugivore on the forest floor. Least Concern.
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.