Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Micronesian Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula oceanica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Micronesian Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula oceanica |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 373.0 g (13.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Vulnerable
Micronesian 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.
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon
Micronesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula oceanica), 37 cm. Similar to Pacific Imperial-pigeon; grey-white head and underparts with dark green wings and a black tail band. Found across Micronesia from Palau to the Marshall Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on most islands.