Seychelles Blue-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Alectroenas pulcherrimus compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Blue-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alectroenas pulcherrimus | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.1 cm (12.6 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 165.0 g (5.82 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Seychelles Blue-pigeon
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Seychelles Blue-pigeon
Seychelles Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus), 25 cm. Brilliant cobalt-blue body with silvery-white head and red facial wattles; tail blue. Endemic to the Seychelles granitic islands. Inhabits native forest and plantations. Frugivore. Least Concern; common and protected within Seychelles.
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.