Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Squatter Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Geophaps scripta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Squatter Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Geophaps scripta |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 28.1 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 215.5 g (7.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Squatter Pigeon
Soft, rolling coo with squatter quality; gentle warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Squatter Pigeon
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.
Squatter Pigeon
Medium, 25–30 cm, ground pigeon with brown upperparts, white-spotted breast, and a bare red-and-yellow facial mask. Inhabits open woodland, grassland, and rocky gorges in central and eastern Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Granivore of seeds and small grains on the ground. Near Threatened due to altered fire regimes and habitat change.