Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Chatham Islands Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Hemiphaga chathamensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Chatham Islands Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Hemiphaga chathamensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 54.4 cm (21.4 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 734.5 g (25.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Vulnerable
Chatham Islands 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.
Chatham Islands Pigeon
Chatham Islands Pigeon / Parea (Hemiphaga chathamensis), 55 cm. Largest Hemiphaga; iridescent green-and-bronze with white underparts. Endemic to Pitt Island and southern Chatham Island (New Zealand). Inhabits temperate forest. Frugivore. Endangered; fewer than 600 individuals, recovering under intensive management.