Afep Pigeon
NameAfep Pigeon
Common NameAfep Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba unicincta
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)35.5
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are pale grey. The back and wing coverts are dark grey with prominent pale grey scaling, creating a distinctive patterned effect. It has bright red eyes with a narrow red orbital ring. The tail is dark grey with a broad white terminal band on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, booming 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'coo-coo-coo' call, often given from within dense forest canopy.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in tropical central and western Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east through the Congo Basin to Uganda and western Kenya, and south to northern Angola.
Identifying Featurespale grey head and neck, dark grey back and wings with pale scaling, bright red eyes with red orbital ring, white band on outer tail feathers
Description
A medium-sized pigeon characterized by its pale grey head and neck, contrasting with a dark grey back and wings patterned with pale scaling. It possesses striking red eyes and typically forages on the forest floor, primarily consuming fallen fruits.
