Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Columba malherbii compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba malherbii | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 308.5 g (10.88 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open dry woodland in Americas. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Conservation Status
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Passenger Pigeon: extinct; blue-gray above; rich rufous-orange breast; white belly; long pointed tail; once billions; now gone forever
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Sao Tome endemic pigeon, 26–28 cm, dark slaty-brown with an iridescent bronze-green nape patch and pale underparts. Restricted to the forests of São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea. Frugivorous, foraging in the forest canopy for fruits and berries. Threatened by habitat loss; classified as Near Threatened.
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.