Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Columba bollii verglichen mit Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Columba bollii | Ducula chalconota |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 42,8 cm (16.9 in) | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 360,0 g (12.70 oz) | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Erhaltungsstatus
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; dark tail; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic species
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba bollii) — 36–40 cm. Dark slaty-grey; iridescent green-and-pink neck patch; dark undertail. Endemic to Tenerife and La Palma (Canary Islands) in dense laurel cloud forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to remnant laurisilva habitat. Closely related to White-tailed Laurel-pigeon.
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.