Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon

Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula rosacea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Shining Imperial-pigeon Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon
Scientific Name Ducula chalconota Ducula rosacea
Order Columbiformes Columbiformes
Family Columbidae Columbidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 42.4 cm (16.7 in) 45.8 cm (18.0 in)
Weight 553.5 g (19.52 oz) 386.5 g (13.63 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

None

Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Near Threatened

Pink-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.

Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon

Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rosacea), 40 cm. Pale pinkish-white head and underparts; metallic green upperparts. Found on small islands of the Lesser Sundas and South Maluku. Inhabits forest and coconut plantations. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small island populations subject to hunting.

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