Madeira Laurel-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Columba trocaz comparado com Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Madeira Laurel-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Columba trocaz | Ducula chalconota |
| Ordem | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Família | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 47,0 cm (18.5 in) | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Peso | 456,82 g (16.11 oz) | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality, historically documented from Afep forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Estado de conservação
Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Madeira Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; white-tipped dark tail; Macaronesian laurel forest endemic
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Pomba-trocaz (Columba trocaz) — Pomba endémica da ilha da Madeira. Apresenta plumagem cinza com marcas brancas no pescoço. Habita as laurissilvas da Madeira, um dos últimos remanescentes de floresta laurácea original. A população se recuperou de uma grave ameaça de extinção graças à proteção legal. Voa pelo dossel em busca de frutos.
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.