Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Thick-billed Ground Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Pampusana salamonis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Thick-billed Ground Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Pampusana salamonis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Thick-billed Ground Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Thick-billed Ground Dove
Thick-billed Ground Dove: extinct; brown above; pale below; thick bill; bare facial skin; Solomon islands; extinct through habitat loss
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.
Thick-billed Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a grey head, and a notably thick, robust bill. Known from the Solomon Islands; last confirmed record in 1904. Critically Endangered (possibly Extinct) due to deforestation, hunting, and introduced predators throughout the Solomon Islands.