Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Short-billed Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Patagioenas nigrirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Short-billed Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Patagioenas nigrirostris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 32.4 cm (12.8 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 161.33333333333334 g (5.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Short-billed Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Burmese lowland open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Short-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.
Short-billed Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 25–28 cm, plain ruddy brown with a grey crown and a distinctively short dark bill. Found in lowland and foothill humid forests from southern Mexico to western Ecuador. Frugivore of small forest fruits and berries. Often inconspicuous in dense forest understorey. Least Concern.