Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Papuan Mountain-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Gymnophaps albertisii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Papuan Mountain-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Gymnophaps albertisii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 40.0 cm (15.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 259.0 g (9.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Papuan Mountain-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.
Papuan Mountain-pigeon
Papuan Mountain-pigeon (Gymnophaps albertisii), 35 cm. Robust montane pigeon; dark sooty-grey with a chestnut belly. Found in primary montane forest of New Guinea from 1,200 to 3,600 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common in upper montane and subalpine forest.