Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula brenchleyi compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula brenchleyi | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.2 cm (17.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 380.0 g (13.40 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-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
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Chestnut-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
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula brenchleyi), 38 cm. Dark green upperparts with rich chestnut-brown underparts; grey head. Endemic to the Solomon Islands. Inhabits primary lowland and montane forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by logging and hunting.
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.