Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Crested Pigeon
Ducula chalconota comparado con Ocyphaps lophotes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Crested Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Ducula chalconota | Ocyphaps lophotes |
| Orden | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familia | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) | 32,1 cm (12.6 in) |
| Peso | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) | 201,0 g (7.09 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Crested Pigeon
Loud, whooping display call; distinctive resonant notes with iconic Australian quality carrying across scrubland.
Estado de conservación
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Crested Pigeon
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.
Crested Pigeon
Slender, 31–35 cm pigeon with grey plumage, brown wings, iridescent wing patches, and a conspicuous upright black-tipped crest. Widespread across Australia in open woodland, grassland, and farmland. Granivore of seeds on the ground. Commonly seen in pairs or small flocks. The crest raises when alarmed. Least Concern.