Shining Imperial-pigeon vs White-throated Ground Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Pampusana xanthonura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | White-throated Ground Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Pampusana xanthonura |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 115.75 g (4.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
White-throated Ground Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
White-throated Ground Dove
White-throated Ground Dove: white throat; brown above; pale buff below; bare red facial skin; Mariana islands endemic 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.
White-throated Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 20–24 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a white throat, and yellowish underparts. Confined to the forests of the Mariana Islands (Guam and Northern Marianas). Inhabits primary and secondary forest floor. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to deforestation and introduced predators including the brown tree snake.