Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Macropygia emiliana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Macropygia emiliana |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 34.2 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 161.0 g (5.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ruddy Cuckoo-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.
Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 35–38 cm, with rufous-cinnamon plumage, finely barred back and wings, and a long tail. Confined to the forests of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, and adjacent islands). Frugivore of small forest fruits and berries. Formerly considered conspecific with the Amboyna Cuckoo-dove. Least Concern.