Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Coroneted Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus coronulatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Coroneted Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus coronulatus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 72.8 g (2.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Coroneted 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.
Coroneted Fruit-dove
Coroneted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus coronulatus), 20 cm. Grey head with an orange crown spot; green back and wings; yellow-orange belly. Found in lowland and foothill forest of New Guinea. Frugivore. Least Concern; common across its New Guinea range in suitable forest habitats.