Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Pallid Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Leptotila pallida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Pallid Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Leptotila pallida |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 143.0 g (5.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Pallid Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with pallid tone; pure notes typical of arid South American open dry rocky terrain.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Pallid Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Pallid Dove
Pallid Dove: pale sandy-buff overall; pale gray head; barely visible facial markings; bare red orbital skin; Pacific slope species
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.
Pallid Dove
Medium dove, 25–28 cm, pale brown above with a very pale grey-white head, giving an overall washed-out, pale appearance. Found in humid lowland Pacific forest from Colombia to Ecuador. Terrestrial forager of fruits and seeds on the forest floor. Least Concern.