Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Red-knobbed Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula rubricera
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Red-knobbed Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula rubricera |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 47.8 cm (18.8 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 662.5 g (23.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Red-knobbed 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.
Red-knobbed Imperial-pigeon
Red-knobbed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rubricera), 40 cm. Pale grey head with a diagnostic red knob at the bill base; dark green upperparts. Found in the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands. Inhabits lowland primary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; hunting pressure on larger islands.