Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula rufigaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula rufigaster |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 498.0 g (17.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Purple-tailed 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.
Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon
Purple-tailed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rufigaster), 41 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts and a diagnostic purple-washed tail; pale grey head. Found in montane forests of New Guinea above 600 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; widespread across New Guinea highlands.