Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Caribbean Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Leptotila jamaicensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Caribbean Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Leptotila jamaicensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 29.4 cm (11.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 161.18333333333334 g (5.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Caribbean Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Caribbean Dove
Plumage
Caribbean Dove: pale gray-brown; iridescent neck gloss; pale pink-buff below; long tail; bare red orbital skin; Caribbean endemic
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.
Caribbean Dove
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, brown above with a white forehead, pale grey head, and white underparts. Found in dry limestone forest and scrub on Jamaica, Grand Cayman, St. Andrew Island, and Yucatán (Mexico). Terrestrial forager of seeds and fruits. Least Concern.