Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Crested Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ocyphaps lophotes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Crested Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ocyphaps lophotes |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 32.1 cm (12.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 201.0 g (7.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Crested Pigeon
Loud, whooping display call; distinctive resonant notes with iconic Australian quality carrying across scrubland.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Crested Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Crested Pigeon
Ecuadorian Ground Dove: tiny; brown; plain pale below; iridescent wing spots; short tail; Ecuadorian-Peruvian Pacific slope species
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.
Crested Pigeon
Slender, 31–35 cm pigeon with grey plumage, brown wings, iridescent wing patches, and a conspicuous upright black-tipped crest. Widespread across Australia in open woodland, grassland, and farmland. Granivore of seeds on the ground. Commonly seen in pairs or small flocks. The crest raises when alarmed. Least Concern.