Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Picazuro Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Patagioenas picazuro
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Picazuro Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Patagioenas picazuro |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 320.0 g (11.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Picazuro Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical forest in Americas. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Picazuro 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.
Picazuro Pigeon
Large, conspicuous pigeon, 33–38 cm, pale grey-brown with white-edged wing feathers forming a scaled pattern and a red orbital ring. One of South America's commonest pigeons, widespread in open woodlands, cerrado, and agricultural land from Brazil to Argentina. Granivore of seeds and grains. Least Concern.