Afep Pigeon vs Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Columba unicincta 对比 Nesoenas rodericanus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Afep Pigeon Rodrigues Turtle-dove
学名 Columba unicincta Nesoenas rodericanus
Columbiformes Columbiformes
Columbidae Columbidae
保护状况 Least Concern Extinct
体长
翼展 42.2 cm (16.6 in)
体重 401.5 g (14.16 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 1 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Afep Pigeon only

Rodrigues Turtle-dove only

Song & Call Comparison

Afep Pigeon

鸣唱

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

鸣唱

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

保护状况

Least Concern

Afep Pigeon

Extinct

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

How to Tell Them Apart

Afep Pigeon

羽毛

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

非洲橄榄鸽(Columba unicincta)— 分布于西非和中非热带雨林的大型鸽子。灰色羽毛和红色眼圈为特征。

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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