Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Pied Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Reinwardtoena browni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Pied Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Reinwardtoena browni |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 45.8 cm (18.0 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 302.6666666666667 g (10.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Pied Cuckoo-Dove
Tiny, soft cooing barely audible; delicate pure notes from Australia's smallest pigeon species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Pied Cuckoo-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.
Pied Cuckoo-Dove
Large cuckoo-dove, 43–48 cm, strikingly pied with a dark brown back and wings contrasting with a white head, neck, and underparts. Inhabits forest and forest edge on the Bismarck Archipelago, particularly New Britain and New Ireland. Frugivore of forest fruits. Least Concern.