Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Mourning Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Zenaida macroura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Mourning Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Zenaida macroura |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 28.9 cm (11.4 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 127.0 g (4.48 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Mourning Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove: pale gray-brown; pinkish breast; long pointed tail; black wing spots; pale below; common 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.
Mourning Dove
Slender dove, 28–33 cm, with grey-brown plumage, a long pointed tail with white outer feathers, and small black facial spots. North America's most hunted game bird, numbering ~400 million. Inhabits open farmland, grassland, and suburban areas across the USA, Mexico, and Central America. Granivore of seeds and grains. Least Concern.