Andaman Woodpigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Columba palumboides compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Woodpigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba palumboides | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.3 cm (19.0 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 515.0 g (18.17 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Woodpigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Conservation Status
Andaman Woodpigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Woodpigeon
Andaman Woodpigeon: dark glossy above; pale gray below; iridescent neck gloss; Andaman Islands endemic large woodpigeon species
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Andaman Woodpigeon
Andaman Woodpigeon (Columba palumboides) — 40–43 cm. Large; dark grey-green; iridescent green neck; whitish underparts; heavy red bill. Endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in dense forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted to its small island range.
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.