Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Raiatea Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus chrysogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Raiatea Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus chrysogaster |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 27.4 cm (10.8 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 110.0 g (3.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Endangered
Raiatea 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.
Raiatea Fruit-dove
Raiatea Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus chrysogaster), 21 cm. Green with a golden-yellow belly and a white head; endemic to the Society Islands (Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora). Inhabits dense montane forest. Frugivore. Endangered; threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators.