New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula goliath compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula goliath | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.6 cm (23.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 782.6 g (27.61 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Namaqua dry open habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Turacoena sulaensis): dark brown above; black chin; pale below; Sula islands endemic dove species
About These Birds
New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon
New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula goliath), 55 cm. Largest living pigeon; dark metallic green upperparts, pale grey head and reddish-maroon underparts. Endemic to New Caledonia's main island (Grande Terre). Inhabits dense humid forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to shrinking native forest.
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–35 cm, uniform warm cinnamon-rufous with minimal barring and a relatively short tail. Restricted to Enggano Island off the southwestern coast of Sumatra. Inhabits dense lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to extremely small range and ongoing forest loss on the island.