Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Tawitawi Brown-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Phapitreron cinereiceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Tawitawi Brown-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Phapitreron cinereiceps |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 145.33333333333334 g (5.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Endangered
Tawitawi Brown-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Tawitawi Brown-dove
Plumage
Tawitawi Brown-dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red orbital skin; Tawitawi island Philippine endemic; endangered species
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.
Tawitawi Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–23 cm, brown overall with a grey crown and iridescent purple neck spots. Endemic to the Tawi-Tawi group in the southernmost Philippines and adjacent small islands. Inhabits lowland forest. Frugivore of small fruits. Vulnerable due to deforestation in the Sulu Archipelago.