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
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.