Grey-capped Emerald Dove vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Chalcophaps indica compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-capped Emerald Dove | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcophaps indica | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.8 cm (11.3 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 130.5 g (4.60 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Conservation Status
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Shining Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Zebra Dove: brown above; black-and-white barred underparts; bare blue orbital skin; small; Asian-Pacific dove; striped below
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Small, brilliant dove, 23–27 cm; male has iridescent emerald-green back and wings, grey crown, white forehead streak, and pinkish-brown breast. Widespread in forest, bamboo, and dense woodland from South Asia through Southeast Asia to China and the Andamans. Granivore and frugivore 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.