Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Chilean Pigeon

Ducula chalconota comparé à Patagioenas araucana

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Shining Imperial-pigeon Chilean Pigeon
Nom scientifique Ducula chalconota Patagioenas araucana
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 42,4 cm (16.7 in) 42,0 cm (16.5 in)
Poids 553,5 g (19.52 oz) 270,0 g (9.52 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Chilean Pigeon only

Song & Call Comparison

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Chilean Pigeon

Chant

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality typical of Mascarene island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Least Concern

Chilean 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.

Chilean Pigeon

Medium-large pigeon, 30–35 cm, dark brownish-grey with a vinaceous-pink breast and a pale grey head. Endemic to the temperate forests and woodland edges of Chile and adjacent Argentina, including the Araucaria (monkey-puzzle) forest zone. Frugivore and granivore feeding on Araucaria seeds, berries, and fruits. Least Concern.

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