Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Reinwardtoena crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Crested Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Reinwardtoena crassirostris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 40.7 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 259.0 g (9.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing with mild quality; delicate pure notes carrying across Southeast Asian open terrain.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Flock Bronzewing: blue-gray above; white below; iridescent blue-green wing spots; bare red facial skin; Australian nomadic 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.
Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Large cuckoo-dove, 42–47 cm, rufous-brown with a bold frontal crest, grey head, and long barred tail. Confined to the Solomon Islands where it inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of forest fruits. Its prominent crest distinguishes it from other Reinwardtoena species. Least Concern.