Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ducula bakeri compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula bakeri | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.1 cm (16.2 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 394.0 g (13.90 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon
Vanuatu Imperial-pigeon (Ducula bakeri), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts; grey head with a pink-washed breast and belly. Endemic to the northern Vanuatu island group. Inhabits lowland primary forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; hunting and habitat loss in Vanuatu.
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.