Brown-capped Emerald Dove vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Chalcophaps longirostris compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown-capped Emerald Dove | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcophaps longirostris | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 146.0 g (5.15 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Brown-capped Emerald Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with emerald warmth; pure notes with mild quality through Australasian dense forest.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Conservation Status
Brown-capped Emerald Dove
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Brown-capped Emerald Dove
Small dove, 23–26 cm, with iridescent emerald-green upperparts, a brown crown (not grey), and a longer bill than the Grey-capped Emerald Dove. Ranges from the Andamans and Sundas through New Guinea to Australia and Pacific islands. Inhabits dense rainforest and monsoon forest. 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.