Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Zebra Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Geopelia striata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Zebra Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Geopelia striata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 61.0 g (2.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Zebra Dove
Song
Soft, rhythmic cooing with zebra quality; distinctive warm notes typical of Southeast Asian urban habitat.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Zebra 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.
Zebra Dove
Small dove, 20–23 cm, finely barred brown and grey all over with a small blue-grey face and a long slender tail. Native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia; widely introduced to Hawaii, Tanzania, and elsewhere. Inhabits open scrub, gardens, and paddy fields. Granivore of tiny seeds and millet. Least Concern.