Shining Imperial-pigeon vs European Turtle-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Streptopelia turtur
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | European Turtle-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Streptopelia turtur |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 127.5 g (4.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
European Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open South Asian woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
European Turtle-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
European Turtle-dove
Vinaceous Dove: vinaceous-pink below; gray-blue above; black half-collar; pale wing coverts; Sahelian African dove species
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.
European Turtle-dove
Slender migratory dove, 26–29 cm, with rich orange-brown scalloped upperparts, black-and-white neck patch, pink breast, and white belly. Breeds across Europe and western Asia; winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Granivore of weed seeds in farmland and hedgerows. Experiencing severe population decline due to changes in agricultural practices. Vulnerable.