Madagascar Blue-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Alectroenas madagascariensis compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Blue-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alectroenas madagascariensis | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.2 cm (13.5 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 161.5 g (5.70 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Blue-pigeon
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Madagascar Blue-pigeon
Madagascar Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis), 28 cm. Deep cobalt-blue with bare red facial skin; tail blue-black. Endemic to Madagascar. Inhabits primary humid forest in the east and northwest. Frugivore feeding on figs and forest fruits. Near Threatened; declining with forest loss.
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.