Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Western Crowned-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Goura cristata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Western Crowned-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Goura cristata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 71.1 cm (28.0 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 2100.0 g (74.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Western Crowned-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Western Crowned-pigeon
Western Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like blue-white crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; vulnerable
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.
Western Crowned-pigeon
Magnificent large pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a maroon breast, and an elaborate fan-shaped white-tipped crest. Found in lowland rainforest of western New Guinea (Vogelkop and surrounding areas). Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to hunting for meat and feathers and deforestation.