Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Partridge Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Geophaps smithii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Partridge Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Geophaps smithii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 26.6 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 198.16666666666666 g (6.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Partridge Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing with partridge quality; pure warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland terrain.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Partridge 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.
Partridge Pigeon
Medium ground pigeon, 25–29 cm, with cryptic brown plumage, white face spots, a red and yellow facial mask, and a plain brown back. Restricted to rocky escarpments and woodland in the Kimberley and Northern Territory, Australia. Granivore of seeds. Vulnerable due to restricted range, changed fire regimes, and introduced predators.