Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon

Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula poliocephala

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Shining Imperial-pigeon Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon
Scientific Name Ducula chalconota Ducula poliocephala
Order Columbiformes Columbiformes
Family Columbidae Columbidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 42.4 cm (16.7 in) 42.4 cm (16.7 in)
Weight 553.5 g (19.52 oz) 548.6 g (19.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

None

Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Near Threatened

Pink-bellied 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.

Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon

Pink-bellied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula poliocephala), 40 cm. Grey head and pink-washed underparts; dark metallic green upperparts. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte). Inhabits primary forest from lowlands to 1,500 m. Frugivore specialising in large fruits and nutmeg. Vulnerable.

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