Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Blue-spotted Wood-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Turtur afer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Blue-spotted Wood-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Turtur afer |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 61.4 g (2.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Blue-spotted Wood-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American lowland open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Blue-spotted Wood-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.
Blue-spotted Wood-dove
Small dove, 20–23 cm, rufous-brown with two brilliant blue wing spots and a red bill base. Widespread in woodland, forest edge, and humid savanna across West and Central Africa from Gambia to Angola and Uganda. Granivore of seeds and small invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern.