Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Peaceful Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Geopelia placida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Peaceful Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Geopelia placida |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 53.5 g (1.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Peaceful Dove
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with peaceful quality; warm notes with characteristic melodic repetition in Australasia.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Peaceful Dove
About These Birds
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.
Peaceful Dove
Small dove, 20–23 cm, similar to Zebra Dove with fine brown-grey barring but slightly plainer and with a paler face. Found in open savanna woodland, farmland, and gardens across northern and eastern Australia. Granivore of tiny seeds on the ground. Forms small flocks in open habitats. Least Concern.