Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Burmese Collared-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Streptopelia xanthocycla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Burmese Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Streptopelia xanthocycla |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 149.0 g (5.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Burmese Collared-dove
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with Burmese warmth; pure notes with mild rhythmic quality through open dry woodland.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Burmese 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.
Burmese Collared-dove
Medium dove, 28–31 cm, similar to Eurasian Collared-dove but with a broader yellow orbital ring and slightly darker plumage. Endemic to Myanmar. Inhabits open woodland, scrub, and cultivated land. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Formerly treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian Collared-dove. Least Concern.