Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Key West Quail-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Geotrygon chrysia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Key West Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Geotrygon chrysia |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 30.6 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 160.5 g (5.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Key West Quail-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with Key West warmth; pure notes typical of Caribbean open tropical humid habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Key West Quail-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Key West Quail-Dove
Key West Quail-Dove: brilliant iridescent violet-green gloss above; pale buff below; rufous flanks; white facial stripe; large
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.
Key West Quail-Dove
Medium quail-dove, 27–31 cm, with iridescent gold-green crown and nape, a white facial stripe, rich chestnut back, and pale buff underparts. Inhabits dense forest in Cuba, Hispaniola, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. Terrestrial forager of fruits and seeds. Least Concern.