Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Long-tailed Ground Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Uropelia campestris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Long-tailed Ground Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Uropelia campestris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 35.2 g (1.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Long-tailed Ground Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Pallid dove dry open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Long-tailed Ground 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.
Long-tailed Ground Dove
Distinctive small dove, 17–21 cm, with sandy-brown plumage, a bold black and rufous wing patch, and a notably long, graduated tail. Found in open cerrado savanna and grasslands of central Brazil and adjacent Bolivia and Paraguay. Granivore of grass seeds. Often perches in open positions on fence posts or low shrubs. Least Concern.