Micronesian Imperial-pigeon vs Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Ducula oceanica compared with Macropygia cinnamomea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Micronesian Imperial-pigeon | Enggano Cuckoo-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula oceanica | Macropygia cinnamomea |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 373.0 g (13.16 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Micronesian 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
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Micronesian 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
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula oceanica), 37 cm. Similar to Pacific Imperial-pigeon; grey-white head and underparts with dark green wings and a black tail band. Found across Micronesia from Palau to the Marshall Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on most islands.
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.