Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Spectacled Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula perspicillata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Spectacled Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula perspicillata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Spectacled 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.
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon (Ducula perspicillata), 40 cm. Dark green upperparts with a pale head and a distinctive dark eye-ring giving a 'spectacled' look. Endemic to the North Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted island range.