Pale-capped Pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Columba punicea compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pale-capped Pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba punicea | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.0 cm (17.3 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 440.0 g (15.52 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Pale-capped Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Bonin Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Conservation Status
Pale-capped Pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Pale-capped Pigeon
Pale-capped Pigeon: pale silvery crown; dark body; green neck gloss; reddish bill; Southeast Asian vulnerable forest pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Pale-capped Pigeon
Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea) — 36–40 cm. Maroon-chestnut body; pale greyish-white cap; greenish neck gloss; red orbital skin. Inhabits forest and forest edge of South and Southeast Asia from northeast India to Vietnam. Frugivore. Vulnerable; severely declining due to forest loss and hunting.
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.