Lemon Dove vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Aplopelia larvata compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lemon Dove | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aplopelia larvata | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 163.5 g (5.77 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Lemon Dove
Song
Soft, lemon-toned cooing with delicate quality; gentle pure notes typical of lemon dove in African forest.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lemon Dove
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Lemon Dove
Small, 24–26 cm dove with warm cinnamon-brown plumage, a pale grey face mask, and a dark bill. Also known as Cinnamon Dove. Inhabits dense montane and coastal forests of eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. Terrestrial forager of seeds and fallen fruits on the forest floor. Least Concern.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon (Ducula chalconota), 38 cm. Richly iridescent bronze-green upperparts with a contrasting pale grey head and underparts. Found in montane forest of New Guinea from 700 to 2,200 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common in hill and montane forest.