Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ducula basilica compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula basilica | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.8 cm (16.1 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 507.2 g (17.89 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon only
None
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Cinnamon-bellied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula basilica), 42 cm. Dark green upperparts with cinnamon-rufous underparts; grey head. Endemic to the northern Moluccas (Halmahera group), Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted range.
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.