Shining Imperial-pigeon vs White-eared Brown-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Phapitreron leucotis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | White-eared Brown-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Phapitreron leucotis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
White-eared Brown-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
White-eared Brown-dove
White-eared Brown-dove: brown above; white ear patch; pale below; iridescent neck gloss; Philippine endemic brown-dove
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.
White-eared Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–24 cm, dark brown with a white ear patch, iridescent purple neck feathers, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to the Philippines, widespread across forested lowlands and hills of Luzon, Mindanao, and many smaller islands. Frugivore of small forest fruits. Common and adaptable. Least Concern.