Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Yellowish Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula subflavescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Yellowish Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula subflavescens |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 47.0 cm (18.5 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 458.73333333333335 g (16.18 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Near Threatened
Yellowish 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.
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon
Yellowish Imperial-pigeon (Ducula subflavescens), 38 cm. White with a yellowish wash on the body and dark flight feathers; endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and Admiralty Islands. Inhabits lowland and coastal forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on larger Bismarck islands.