Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Galapagos Dove
Ducula chalconota comparé à Zenaida galapagoensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Galapagos Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ducula chalconota | Zenaida galapagoensis |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) | 25,1 cm (9.9 in) |
| Poids | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) | 102,0 g (3.60 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
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).