Whistling Dove vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Chrysoena viridis compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Whistling Dove | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoena viridis | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 75.65 g (2.67 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Whistling Dove
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Whistling Dove
Whistling Dove (Chrysoena viridis), 20 cm. Male produces a distinctive whistling wing-sound in flight; plumage green with a yellow wash. Endemic to Kadavu Island, Fiji. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to a single island with ongoing habitat degradation.
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.