Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Finsch's Imperial-pigeon

Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula finschii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Shining Imperial-pigeon Finsch's Imperial-pigeon
Scientific Name Ducula chalconota Ducula finschii
Order Columbiformes Columbiformes
Family Columbidae Columbidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 42.4 cm (16.7 in) 40.2 cm (15.8 in)
Weight 553.5 g (19.52 oz) 358.3333333333333 g (12.64 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

None

Finsch's Imperial-pigeon only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Near Threatened

Finsch's 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.

Finsch's Imperial-pigeon

Finsch's Imperial-pigeon (Ducula finschii), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts; grey head and pale underparts with a pinkish wash. Found in lowland forests of New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Frugivore. Least Concern; widespread but sensitive to hunting.

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