Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Victoria Crowned-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Goura victoria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Victoria Crowned-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Goura victoria |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 70.1 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 2669.0 g (94.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
Victoria Crowned-pigeon: massive; brilliant blue-gray; spectacular white-tipped lace crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; largest dove
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.
Victoria Crowned-pigeon
World's largest pigeon, 73–75 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a deep maroon breast, and the most spectacular crest of any pigeon: a fan of upright blue- grey lacy plumes tipped in white. Inhabits lowland rainforest of northern New Guinea and Biak Island. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to heavy hunting pressure and deforestation.