Afep Pigeon vs Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
Columba unicincta versus Columba iriditorques
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Afep Pigeon
Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
In short
The most reliable field mark to distinguish between the Afep Pigeon and the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon is the presence of a bronze nape on the latter, which is absent in the Afep Pigeon. Both species are similar in structure, but the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon has a distinctive iridescent patch on its neck.
Identification tips
Look for the bronze nape on the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon. In good light, this iridescent patch is a clear differentiator from the Afep Pigeon.
Plumage
The Western Bronze-naped Pigeon features a bronze or iridescent patch on the nape, which is absent in the Afep Pigeon. Otherwise, both species have similar overall plumage tones.