Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Chilean Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Patagioenas araucana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Chilean Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Patagioenas araucana |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 270.0 g (9.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Chilean Pigeon only
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Chilean Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality typical of Mascarene island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Chilean Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Chilean Pigeon
Plumbeous Pigeon: plumbeous gray overall; iridescent neck gloss; dark flight feathers; South American forest pigeon; gray plumage
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.
Chilean Pigeon
Medium-large pigeon, 30–35 cm, dark brownish-grey with a vinaceous-pink breast and a pale grey head. Endemic to the temperate forests and woodland edges of Chile and adjacent Argentina, including the Araucaria (monkey-puzzle) forest zone. Frugivore and granivore feeding on Araucaria seeds, berries, and fruits. Least Concern.