Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Zentrygon goldmani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Russet-crowned Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Zentrygon goldmani |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 258.0 g (9.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Near Threatened
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Plumage
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove: iridescent rufous-copper crown; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Panama
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.
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
Medium quail-dove, 24–28 cm, with brown upperparts, a distinctive russet-crowned head, white facial stripe, and pale grey underparts. Inhabits humid montane forest in Darién (Panama) and northwestern Colombia. Poorly known terrestrial forager. Least Concern.