Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Wompoo Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Megaloprepia magnifica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Wompoo Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Megaloprepia magnifica |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 32.7 cm (12.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 275.6666666666667 g (9.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Wompoo 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.
Wompoo Fruit-dove
Wompoo Fruit-dove (Megaloprepia magnifica), 45 cm. Largest Australian fruit-dove: brilliant purple-wine breast, yellow belly and vivid green upperparts. Inhabits tropical and subtropical rainforest of northeastern Queensland to New Guinea. Frugivore; specialist on rainforest fruits. Locally common; sensitive to fragmentation.