Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Ochre-bellied Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Leptotila ochraceiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Ochre-bellied Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Leptotila ochraceiventris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 26.5 cm (10.4 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 146.0 g (5.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ochre-bellied Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ochre-bellied Dove
Ochre-bellied Dove: ochre-yellow belly; brown above; bare red orbital skin; long tail; Ecuadorian and Peruvian endemic 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.
Ochre-bellied Dove
Medium dove, 25–28 cm, brown above with a grey head and distinctive ochre-orange wash on the belly and lower breast. Confined to humid montane forest on the Pacific slope of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Terrestrial forager of seeds and fruits. Endangered due to extensive deforestation in its small range.