Mountain Imperial-pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula badia compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Imperial-pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula badia | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.4 cm (18.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 490.5 g (17.30 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Mountain Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Namaqua dry open habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Mountain Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Mountain Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Turacoena sulaensis): dark brown above; black chin; pale below; Sula islands endemic dove species
About These Birds
Mountain Imperial-pigeon
Mountain Imperial-pigeon (Ducula badia), 50 cm. Large; dark metallic green above with a pale pinkish-grey head; maroon-chestnut mantle. Found in montane broadleaf forest from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia above 800 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; locally common in montane forest.
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–35 cm, uniform warm cinnamon-rufous with minimal barring and a relatively short tail. Restricted to Enggano Island off the southwestern coast of Sumatra. Inhabits dense lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to extremely small range and ongoing forest loss on the island.