Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Ring-necked Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Streptopelia capicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Ring-necked Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Streptopelia capicola |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 30.2 cm (11.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 144.66666666666666 g (5.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ring-necked Dove
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes carrying through dense tropical forest in Southeast Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ring-necked 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.
Ring-necked Dove
Medium dove, 26–28 cm, pale grey-brown with a black hindneck collar and a pinkish breast. Extremely common across sub-Saharan Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa, in open woodland, savanna, and farmland. Granivore of seeds and grain. Familiar garden bird throughout its range and one of Africa's most abundant doves. Least Concern.