Green Imperial-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ducula aenea compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Green Imperial-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula aenea | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 504.6 g (17.80 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Green Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Green Imperial-pigeon
Green Imperial-pigeon (Ducula aenea), 45 cm. Metallic green upperparts; grey head and pale pink-grey underparts. Widespread from India and Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia to the Philippines. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; adaptable to secondary forest.
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.