Shining Imperial-pigeon vs European Turtle-dove

Ducula chalconota comparé à Streptopelia turtur

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Shining Imperial-pigeon European Turtle-dove
Nom scientifique Ducula chalconota Streptopelia turtur
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 42,4 cm (16.7 in) 34,1 cm (13.4 in)
Poids 553,5 g (19.52 oz) 127,5 g (4.50 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

European Turtle-dove only

Song & Call Comparison

Shining Imperial-pigeon

European Turtle-dove

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open South Asian woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Vulnerable

European Turtle-dove

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.

European Turtle-dove

Slender migratory dove, 26–29 cm, with rich orange-brown scalloped upperparts, black-and-white neck patch, pink breast, and white belly. Breeds across Europe and western Asia; winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Granivore of weed seeds in farmland and hedgerows. Experiencing severe population decline due to changes in agricultural practices. Vulnerable.

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