Golden Dove vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Chrysoena luteovirens compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden Dove | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoena luteovirens | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 75.0 g (2.65 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Golden Dove
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Golden Dove
Golden Dove (Chrysoena luteovirens), 20 cm. Male brilliant golden-yellow; female green. Endemic to the Fiji Islands (Viti Levu and nearby islands). Inhabits moist forest and forest edges. Frugivore. Near Threatened; declining due to deforestation and introduced predators.
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.