Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Seram Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula neglecta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Seram Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula neglecta |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 50.8 cm (20.0 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 667.0 g (23.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Seram 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.
Seram Imperial-pigeon
Seram Imperial-pigeon (Ducula neglecta), 42 cm. Metallic green above; grey head and pale underparts. Endemic to Seram and Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia. Inhabits primary and secondary forest up to 1,800 m. Frugivore. Near Threatened; declining with habitat loss on Seram.