Shining Imperial-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Ducula chalconota compared with Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World lowland tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Vulnerable
New Britain Bronzewing
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 Britain Bronzewing
Medium-large terrestrial pigeon, 30–33 cm, similar to New Guinea Bronzewing but with a white head (not just forehead). Confined to lowland forests of New Britain in the Bismarck Archipelago. Feeds on seeds and fallen fruits on the forest floor. Least Concern.