Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Scarlet-breasted Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Megaloprepia formosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Scarlet-breasted Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Megaloprepia formosa |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 118.5 g (4.18 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Scarlet-breasted Fruit-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.
Scarlet-breasted Fruit-dove
Scarlet-breasted Fruit-dove (Megaloprepia formosa), 28 cm. Vivid scarlet breast on a green body; grey head with a yellow bill. Endemic to Sulawesi and the Sula Islands, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland rainforest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by forest loss across Sulawesi.