Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ducula brenchleyi compared with Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula brenchleyi | Ducula chalconota |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.2 cm (17.0 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 380.0 g (13.40 oz) | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon only
None
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Chestnut-bellied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula brenchleyi), 38 cm. Dark green upperparts with rich chestnut-brown underparts; grey head. Endemic to the Solomon Islands. Inhabits primary lowland and montane forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by logging and hunting.
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.