Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Ducula chalconota 比較対象 Nesoenas rodericanus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Shining Imperial-pigeon Rodrigues Turtle-dove
学名 Ducula chalconota Nesoenas rodericanus
Columbiformes Columbiformes
Columbidae Columbidae
保全状況 Least Concern Extinct
体長
翼開長 42.4 cm (16.7 in)
体重 553.5 g (19.52 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

None

Rodrigues Turtle-dove only

None

Song & Call Comparison

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

さえずり

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

保全状況

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Extinct

Rodrigues 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.

Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Extinct Mascarene dove, known only from subfossil remains discovered on Rodrigues Island. It was a medium-sized, ground-dwelling pigeon related to the Pink Pigeon. Likely became extinct in the 17th or 18th century following human settlement, introduced predators, and habitat clearance on the small island.

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