Shining Imperial-pigeon vs White-winged Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Zenaida asiatica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | White-winged Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Zenaida asiatica |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 147.5 g (5.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
White-winged Dove only
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
White-winged Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
White-winged Dove
White-winged Dove: gray-brown; large white wing patches visible in flight; rounded tail; blue orbital ring; North American 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.
White-winged Dove
Medium dove, 28–31 cm, with grey-brown plumage, a white wing stripe conspicuous in flight, and a broad rounded tail with white tips. Common in southwestern USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and northwestern South America in open and semi-arid habitats. Frugivore of cactus fruits and granivore of seeds. Least Concern.