Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Collared Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula mullerii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Collared Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula mullerii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 46.6 cm (18.3 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 581.6666666666666 g (20.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Collared Imperial-pigeon only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Collared 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.
Collared Imperial-pigeon
Collared Imperial-pigeon (Ducula mullerii), 43 cm. Dark metallic green with a distinctive pale collar and grey head; pinkish underparts. Found in lowland forest of southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; moderately common in suitable habitat.