Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Galapagos Dove
Ducula chalconota comparado con Zenaida galapagoensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Galapagos Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Ducula chalconota | Zenaida galapagoensis |
| Orden | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familia | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) | 25,1 cm (9.9 in) |
| Peso | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) | 102,0 g (3.60 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Galapagos Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Galapagos Dove
Galapagos Dove: rufous-brown; pale buff below; brilliant blue orbital ring; white wing spots; Galapagos endemic; blue eye-ring
About These Birds
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.
Galapagos Dove
Small dove, 19–22 cm, with grey-brown plumage, black facial markings, iridescent neck spots, and blue orbital skin. Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, where it is one of the tamest birds on Earth. Feeds on seeds, cactus pollen, insects, and carrion. Vulnerable due to small population and introduced predators (rats, cats, dogs).