Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Galapagos Dove

Ducula chalconota в сравнении с Zenaida galapagoensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Shining Imperial-pigeon Galapagos Dove
Научное название Ducula chalconota Zenaida galapagoensis
Отряд Columbiformes Columbiformes
Семейство Columbidae Columbidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 42,4 cm (16.7 in) 25,1 cm (9.9 in)
Масса 553,5 g (19.52 oz) 102,0 g (3.60 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

Galapagos Dove only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Near Threatened

Galapagos Dove

How to Tell Them Apart

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Galapagos Dove

Оперение

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).

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