Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Ruddy Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Patagioenas subvinacea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Ruddy Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Patagioenas subvinacea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 31.3 cm (12.3 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 155.5 g (5.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ruddy Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Eurasian open woodland at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ruddy 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.
Ruddy Pigeon
Medium pigeon, 27–30 cm, rich ruddy brown overall with a grey crown, vinaceous-pink underparts, and iridescent green gloss on the neck. Inhabits humid foothill and montane forests from Costa Rica through the Andes to Bolivia and northwest Brazil. Frugivore of forest berries and fruits. Least Concern.