Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Macropygia macassariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Macropygia macassariensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 237.0 g (8.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through arid Australian terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
Tambourine Dove: brown above; white below; brown-spotted wings; white supercilium; African forest floor dove; white underparts
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.
Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 35–38 cm, rufous-brown with barred upperparts and a long tail. Restricted to the islands of Sulawesi's Flores Sea group, including Selayar, Tanahjampea, and Kalao. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore. Near Threatened due to small range and deforestation.