Sombre Pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sombre Pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.3 cm (18.2 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 467.0 g (16.47 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sombre Pigeon
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Sombre Pigeon
Sombre Pigeon (Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa), 34 cm. Dark smoky-brown to blackish with an iridescent blue-green gloss; endemic to Sulawesi and the Talaud Islands. Inhabits primary montane forest above 1,000 m. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted to highland forest in a heavily deforested region.
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.