Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Zoe's Imperial-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Ducula zoeae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Zoe's Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ducula zoeae |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 44.0 cm (17.3 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 580.0 g (20.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Zoe's 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.
Zoe's Imperial-pigeon
Zoe's Imperial-pigeon (Ducula zoeae), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts with banded underparts of orange-rufous and white; grey head with a dark eye-stripe. Found in lowland and foothill forest of New Guinea. Frugivore. Least Concern; common across New Guinea.