Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Common Bronzewing
Ducula chalconota compared with Phaps chalcoptera
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Common Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Phaps chalcoptera |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 39.6 cm (15.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 341.25 g (12.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Common Bronzewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Common Bronzewing
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World tropical forest understory. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Common Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Common Bronzewing
Scaled Dove: pale brown; black-edged scaly pattern; long pointed tail; rufous wing patches; South American dove; scaled pattern
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.
Common Bronzewing
Medium-large pigeon, 30–36 cm, brown with iridescent bronze, green, and purple wing patches and a pale forehead. Widespread across Australia in open woodland, mallee, and coastal heath. Granivore of seeds and succulent plant material. Visits waterholes regularly. One of Australia's most common native pigeons. Least Concern.