Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Macropygia timorlaoensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Macropygia timorlaoensis |
| 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
Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with mellow warmth; deep resonant notes echoing through dense Australian woodland.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Tanimbar 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.
Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove
Large cuckoo-dove, 38–42 cm, rufous-cinnamon with black-barred upperparts and a long graduated tail. Inhabits forests of the Tanimbar Islands (Yamdena) and Babar in the Banda Sea region of eastern Indonesia. Frugivore of small fruits and seeds. Least Concern.