Mauritius Blue-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Alectroenas nitidissimus مقارنةً بـ Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Mauritius Blue-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Alectroenas nitidissimus | Ducula chalconota |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Extinct | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | — | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) |
| الوزن | 195,21 g (6.89 oz) | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Extinct
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Mauritius Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus). Extinct. Last recorded in 1826. Approximately 35 cm; brilliant cobalt-blue with a red wattle and bare facial skin. Inhabited forests of Mauritius, Indian Ocean. Frugivore. Driven to extinction by hunting, deforestation and introduced predators following European colonisation.
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.