Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Macropygia tenuirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Philippine Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Macropygia tenuirostris |
| 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) | 178.0 g (6.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Loud, resonant display call; distinctive carrying notes given from open perch in Australia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Philippine 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.
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 36–40 cm, with rufous-brown plumage, fine black barring on the back, and a long graduated tail. Endemic to the Philippine archipelago in lowland and montane forest. Frugivore of small fruits, berries, and seeds. Common and widespread throughout the Philippines. Least Concern.