Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula basilica compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula basilica | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.8 cm (16.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 507.2 g (17.89 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Cinnamon-bellied 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
Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Cinnamon-bellied 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
Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula basilica), 42 cm. Dark green upperparts with cinnamon-rufous underparts; grey head. Endemic to the northern Moluccas (Halmahera group), Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted range.
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.