Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Red-eyed Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Streptopelia semitorquata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Red-eyed Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Streptopelia semitorquata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 210.33333333333334 g (7.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Red-eyed Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Philippines. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Red-eyed 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.
Red-eyed Dove
Large dove, 30–34 cm, grey-brown with distinctive red orbital skin, a black and white partial neck collar, and a vinaceous-pink breast. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa, inhabiting forests, woodland edges, and gardens. Frugivore and granivore. Least Concern.