Collared Imperial-pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula mullerii compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Collared Imperial-pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula mullerii | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.6 cm (18.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 581.6666666666666 g (20.52 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Collared Imperial-pigeon only
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Collared 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
Collared Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Collared 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
Collared Imperial-pigeon
Collared Imperial-pigeon (Ducula mullerii), 43 cm. Dark metallic green with a distinctive pale collar and grey head; pinkish underparts. Found in lowland forest of southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; moderately common in suitable habitat.
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.