Rock Pigeon vs Sumatran Green-pigeon
Columba livia 对比 Treron oxyurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Rock Pigeon | Sumatran Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Columba livia | Treron oxyurus |
| 目 | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| 科 | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| 体长 | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) | — |
| 翼展 | 68.0 cm (26.8 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| 体重 | 300.0 g (10.58 oz) | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| 食性 | Seeds, grain, fruit, and human food scraps. Primarily a ground feeder. Feral birds are heavily … | -- |
| 产卵数 | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Rock Pigeon
Originally cliff-nesting in Mediterranean regions. Now the quintessential urban bird, inhabiting cities worldwide on every continent.
Song & Call Comparison
Rock Pigeon
Soft, rhythmic cooing 'roo-c'too-coo' repeated multiple times, with emphasis on second syllable. Male courtship coo is deeper and more persistent. Wing-clapping on takeoff is loud.
Sumatran Green-pigeon
Geographic Range & Migration
Rock Pigeon
Native to Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. Feral populations on every continent except Antarctica.
Sumatran Green-pigeon
保护状况
Rock Pigeon
Sumatran Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Rock Pigeon
Wild-type has a blue-grey body with iridescent green and purple neck feathers, two black wing bars, and a white rump. Feral populations show enormous color variation.
Slender dark bill with a white fleshy cere at the base
Sumatran Green-pigeon
About These Birds
Rock Pigeon
The rock pigeon is the ancestor of all domestic pigeon breeds and one of the most abundant birds in cities worldwide. Pigeons have served humans as messengers, food, and subjects for scientific research — their homing ability and vision have been studied extensively. Darwin's study of pigeon breeding contributed to his theory of evolution.
Sumatran Green-pigeon
Sumatran Green-pigeon (Treron oxyurus), 32 cm. Brilliant green with a pointed tail; male has a purple mantle patch. Endemic to Sumatra and Java, inhabiting montane forest from 700 to 2,400 m elevation. Frugivore feeding on figs and forest berries. Vulnerable owing to rapid deforestation across its restricted range.