Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Petrophassa rufipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Petrophassa rufipennis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 154.0 g (5.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon only
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with chestnut-quilled warmth; pure notes typical of Australian rocky canyon habitat.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Chestnut-quilled Rock-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.
Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon
Small, cryptic pigeon, 26–29 cm, with brown streaked plumage and rich chestnut-rufous flight feathers visible in flight. Confined to the rocky sandstone escarpments and gorges of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Least Concern.