Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Amethyst Brown-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Phapitreron amethystinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Amethyst Brown-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Phapitreron amethystinus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 28.1 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 131.35999999999999 g (4.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Amethyst Brown-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Amethyst Brown-dove
Plumage
Amethyst Brown-dove: amethyst-pink iridescent gloss; brown above; pale buff below; Philippine endemic; amethyst iridescence
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.
Amethyst Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–24 cm, with dark brown plumage, an iridescent amethyst-purple neck patch, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to the Philippines, primarily on Mindanao, Basilan, and the Visayas. Inhabits lowland and montane forest. Frugivore. Least Concern.