Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Caroline Ground Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Pampusana kubaryi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Caroline Ground Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Pampusana kubaryi |
| 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) | 162.0 g (5.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Endangered
Caroline Ground Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Caroline Ground Dove
Plumage
Caroline Ground Dove: rufous-brown above; pale buff below; bare orange facial skin; Caroline islands endemic; endangered
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.
Caroline Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a white face and breast, and grey flanks. Endemic to the Caroline Islands (Micronesia), particularly Pohnpei and Kosrae. Inhabits lowland and hill forest floor. Frugivore and granivore. Vulnerable due to small island range and introduced predators.