Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Grey-headed Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula radiata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Grey-headed Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula radiata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 40.8 cm (16.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 295.0 g (10.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Grey-headed 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.
Grey-headed Imperial-pigeon
Grey-headed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula radiata), 43 cm. Dark metallic bronze-green upperparts; pale grey head and underparts. Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forest between 600 and 2,600 m. Frugivore taking large figs and fruits. Vulnerable; restricted montane habitat.