Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Macropygia rufipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Andaman Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Macropygia rufipennis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 38.2 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 257.5 g (9.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Loud, resonant cooing; carrying notes given from open Australian dry woodland at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Emerald Dove: brilliant iridescent green wings; gray head; pink-red breast; white shoulder patch; Australian-Asian dove; vivid green
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.
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 35–38 cm, rufous-brown with rufous-chestnut wings and minimal barring on the back. Restricted to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Inhabits dense tropical forest. Frugivore of small fruits and berries. Least Concern.