Shining Imperial-pigeon vs New Zealand Pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | New Zealand Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 51.3 cm (20.2 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 652.5 g (23.02 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
New Zealand 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.
New Zealand Pigeon
New Zealand Pigeon / Kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), 51 cm. Large and robust; iridescent green-and-bronze upperparts, white underparts. Endemic to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. Inhabits native forest. Sole disperser of large-seeded native trees (e.g. karaka, miro). Frugivore. Least Concern but protected.