Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Makatea Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus chalcurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Makatea Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus chalcurus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 27.0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 97.6 g (3.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Vulnerable
Makatea 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.
Makatea Fruit-dove
Makatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chalcurus), 22 cm. Green with a copper-bronze sheen on the upperparts and a yellow belly; endemic to Makatea, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. Inhabits dense raised coral island forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to a single very small raised atoll.