Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula galeata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula galeata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 58.8 cm (23.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 600.0 g (21.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Endangered
Nuku Hiva 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.
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon (Ducula galeata), 50 cm. Largest Ducula; pale grey overall with dark metallic green upperwings and a massive bill. Endemic to Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Inhabits montane forest. Endangered; hunting and introduced black rats threaten its tiny population.