Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Macropygia modiglianii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Barusan Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Macropygia modiglianii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Emerald-spotted Wood-dove: brown above; iridescent green wing spots; pink breast; small; African forest floor species; green spots
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.
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–36 cm, rufous-brown with finely barred upperparts and a long, graduated tail. Confined to the Batu Islands (North Pagai, South Pagai, Siberut, and Sipora) off the coast of West Sumatra. Inhabits forest. Frugivore of small fruits. Near Threatened due to forest clearance.