Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Columba delegorguei compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba delegorguei | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.7 cm (13.7 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 149.5 g (5.27 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical humid forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Conservation Status
Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
Delegorgue's Pigeon: dark olive-brown above; iridescent purple-green neck gloss; pale gray below; African forest pigeon; subtle
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
Medium-sized pigeon, 28–31 cm, with a rich chestnut back, dark bluish-grey head, and a distinctive iridescent bronze-green nape patch. Males show a white throat streak. Inhabits montane and lowland forests of eastern Africa from Ethiopia to eastern South Africa. Frugivore, feeding on figs and forest fruits. 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.