Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Grey-fronted Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Leptotila rufaxilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Grey-fronted Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Leptotila rufaxilla |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 27.1 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 149.0 g (5.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Grey-fronted Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with grey-fronted quality; pure warm notes typical of South American dry lowland scrub.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Grey-fronted Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Grey-fronted Dove
Grey-fronted Dove: pale gray forehead; brown above; pale buff below; pinkish below; bare red orbital skin; South American 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.
Grey-fronted Dove
Medium dove, 26–29 cm, brown above with a grey forehead, rufous cheeks, vinaceous-pink breast, and white tail corners. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forest and secondary growth from Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia and southeastern Brazil. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Least Concern.