Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula lacernulata compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula lacernulata | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.6 cm (16.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 150.0 g (5.29 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Dark-backed 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
Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Dark-backed 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
Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon
Dark-backed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula lacernulata), 40 cm. Very dark metallic green-black above with a contrasting white head and underparts. Endemic to Java and the Lesser Sundas, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forest above 700 m. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted montane habitat in heavily deforested Java.
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.