Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Zenaida Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Zenaida aurita
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Zenaida Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Zenaida aurita |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 29.8 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 151.5 g (5.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Zenaida Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Zenaida Dove
Zenaida Dove: brown-gray; iridescent neck; white wing stripe; short rounded tail; Caribbean dove; white wing stripe diagnostic
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.
Zenaida Dove
Medium dove, 26–29 cm, with reddish-brown plumage, black facial and neck spots, iridescent neck patch, and a rounded tail with white corners. Native to the Caribbean islands from the Bahamas and Cuba to Barbados and Trinidad. Inhabits open woodland, scrub, and farmland. Granivore of seeds. Least Concern.