Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Bismarck Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula melanochroa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Bismarck Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula melanochroa |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 48.6 cm (19.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 663.0 g (23.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Bismarck 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.
Bismarck Imperial-pigeon
Bismarck Imperial-pigeon (Ducula melanochroa), 40 cm. Dark sooty-black overall with iridescent green gloss; pale grey head. Endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago. Inhabits lowland and hill primary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; relatively secure in remaining forest.