Cloven-feathered Dove vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Drepanoptila holosericea compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cloven-feathered Dove | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drepanoptila holosericea | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 202.5 g (7.14 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Cloven-feathered Dove
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Cloven-feathered Dove
Cloven-feathered Dove (Drepanoptila holosericea), 28 cm. Unusual dove with deeply notched outer primaries producing a distinctive wing-beat whistle. Green with a yellow-green belly and orange orbital ring. Endemic to New Caledonia. Inhabits humid native forest and maquis scrub. Frugivore. Near Threatened.
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.