Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Thick-billed Ground-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Trugon terrestris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Thick-billed Ground-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Trugon terrestris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 34.7 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 375.75 g (13.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Thick-billed Ground-pigeon
Song
Soft, thick-billed cooing with resonant quality; deep warm notes through dense New Guinea lowland forest.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Thick-billed Ground-pigeon
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.
Thick-billed Ground-pigeon
Stout, medium-large ground pigeon, 28–32 cm, with olive-brown upperparts, a thick pale bill, white facial markings, and rufous-barred underparts. Restricted to dense lowland and foothill rainforest of New Guinea. Terrestrial forager of seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern.