Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Palau Ground Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Pampusana canifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Palau Ground Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Pampusana canifrons |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 58.25 g (2.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Endangered
Palau Ground Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Palau Ground Dove
Plumage
Palau Ground Dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red facial skin; gray head; Palau islands endemic; endangered species
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.
Palau Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with brown upperparts, a pale grey or whitish forehead and face, and buff-white underparts. Endemic to Palau in Micronesia, inhabiting dense forest and thickets. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Vulnerable due to the small island range and introduced predators.