Ryukyu Woodpigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Columba jouyi compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ryukyu Woodpigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba jouyi | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | — | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Ryukyu Woodpigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense forest in West Africa. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Conservation Status
Ryukyu Woodpigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Ryukyu Woodpigeon
Ryukyu Woodpigeon: extinct; dark glossy above; iridescent neck; pale below; Ryukyu island endemic; extinct through hunting
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Ryukyu Woodpigeon
Ryukyu Woodpigeon (Columba jouyi) — ~45 cm. Extinct. Inhabited the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Dark iridescent plumage with a white collar; related to Japanese Woodpigeon. Last confirmed record in the early 20th century. Extinct due to deforestation and hunting pressure.
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.