Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Spot-winged Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Patagioenas maculosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Spot-winged Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Patagioenas maculosa |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 347.0 g (12.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Spot-winged Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality typical of Madagascar dry forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Spot-winged Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Spot-winged Pigeon
Caribbean Pigeon: dark brown; rufous neck wash; pale below; Caribbean island pigeon; dark brown overall; vulnerable 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.
Spot-winged Pigeon
Medium-large pigeon, 30–34 cm, grey with distinctive white spots on the wings and a pink-washed breast. Inhabits open and semi-open habitats, woodland edges, and farmland from Bolivia and central Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina. Granivore of seeds and agricultural grains. Common and adaptable. Least Concern.