Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Negros Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus arcanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Negros Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus arcanus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 85.9 g (3.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Critically Endangered
Negros Fruit-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.
Negros Fruit-dove
Negros Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus arcanus), 20 cm. Known from a single specimen collected on Negros Island, Philippines, in 1953. Plumage details suggest affinity with black-naped fruit-doves. May be Extinct; no confirmed sightings in over 70 years. Deforestation has destroyed virtually all Negros lowland forest.