Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Bare-eyed Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Patagioenas corensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Bare-eyed Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Patagioenas corensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 272.5 g (9.61 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Bare-eyed Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing with bare-eyed warmth; rich carrying notes through dense tropical American forest canopy.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Bare-eyed Pigeon
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.
Bare-eyed Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 28–32 cm, pale grey-brown with conspicuous bare yellow-orange orbital skin, giving it a wide-eyed appearance. Restricted to arid coastal scrub and dry forests of northwestern Venezuela, Colombia, and the southern Caribbean islands (Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire). Feeds on seeds and cactus fruits. Least Concern.