Mountain Imperial-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ducula badia compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Imperial-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula badia | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.4 cm (18.3 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 490.5 g (17.30 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mountain Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Mountain Imperial-pigeon
Mountain Imperial-pigeon (Ducula badia), 50 cm. Large; dark metallic green above with a pale pinkish-grey head; maroon-chestnut mantle. Found in montane broadleaf forest from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia above 800 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; locally common in montane 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.