Ecuadorian Ground Dove vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Columbina buckleyi compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ecuadorian Ground Dove | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columbina buckleyi | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 49.166666666666664 g (1.73 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of lowland tropical American forest floor. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Small dove, 15–18 cm, similar to Plain-breasted Ground Dove but with a narrower scaling on the breast and a slightly larger build. Restricted to open and semi-open habitats of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Granivore of seeds. 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.