Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Peruvian Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Patagioenas oenops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Peruvian Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Patagioenas oenops |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 265.0 g (9.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Peruvian Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry woodland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Peruvian Pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Peruvian Pigeon
Pink Pigeon: pale pink overall; rufous-brown wings; white-tipped brown tail; red bill; Mauritius endemic; critically endangered pink
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.
Peruvian Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 28–32 cm, vinaceous-grey with a pale greyish head and dark reddish-brown bare orbital skin. Endemic to the dry inter-Andean valleys and slopes of Peru and extreme northern Chile. Favours dry scrub, cactus, and thorn forest. Frugivore and granivore. Least Concern but restricted range.