Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula concinna
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula concinna |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 55.3 cm (21.8 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 812.5 g (28.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
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.
Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Blue-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula concinna), 43 cm. Dark green with a distinctive blue-grey tail; pale head and maroon-pink underparts. Found in the Moluccas and Tanimbar Islands. Inhabits coastal forest and small island forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; island-hopping nomad sensitive to hunting.