Silvery Pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon

Columba argentina 比較対象 Ducula chalconota

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Silvery Pigeon Shining Imperial-pigeon
学名 Columba argentina Ducula chalconota
Columbiformes Columbiformes
Columbidae Columbidae
保全状況 Critically Endangered Least Concern
体長
翼開長 46.9 cm (18.5 in) 42.4 cm (16.7 in)
体重 330.0 g (11.64 oz) 553.5 g (19.52 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 1 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Silvery Pigeon only

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

None

Song & Call Comparison

Silvery Pigeon

さえずり

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Shining Imperial-pigeon

保全状況

Critically Endangered

Silvery Pigeon

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

How to Tell Them Apart

Silvery Pigeon

羽毛

Silvery Pigeon: silvery-gray overall; pale underparts; subtle plumage; critically endangered Southeast Asian island species

Shining Imperial-pigeon

About These Birds

Silvery Pigeon

Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) — 36–40 cm. Pale silver-grey overall; darker back; pinkish bill; no distinctive markings. Inhabits small forested islands and coastal areas of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo region). Frugivore. Endangered; known from very few records and facing severe pressure from deforestation and hunting.

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.

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