Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Red-billed Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Patagioenas flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Red-billed Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Patagioenas flavirostris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 37.4 cm (14.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 274.4 g (9.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Red-billed Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open African woodland habitat at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Red-billed 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.
Red-billed Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 30–34 cm, grey-brown with a reddish-purple breast and flanks, and a distinctive red bill with a yellow tip. Inhabits tropical lowland and foothill forests from the southwestern United States (rare vagrant) through Mexico and Central America to Costa Rica. Frugivore of forest fruits. Least Concern.