Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Philippine Collared-dove

Ducula chalconota compared with Streptopelia dusumieri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Shining Imperial-pigeon Philippine Collared-dove
Scientific Name Ducula chalconota Streptopelia dusumieri
Order Columbiformes Columbiformes
Family Columbidae Columbidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 42.4 cm (16.7 in) 31.7 cm (12.5 in)
Weight 553.5 g (19.52 oz) 157.0 g (5.54 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

Philippine Collared-dove only

Song & Call Comparison

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Philippine Collared-dove

Song

Soft, gentle cooing with rhythmic repetition; pure warm notes characteristic of Philippine collared-dove.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Vulnerable

Philippine Collared-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.

Philippine Collared-dove

Medium dove, 28–32 cm, brown-grey with a rufous wash on the back, a black partial neck collar, and a pinkish breast. Endemic to the Philippine archipelago. Inhabits forest edges, secondary growth, and agricultural land. Granivore of seeds and grains. Common and adaptable to disturbed habitats. Least Concern.

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