Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Red-naped Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus dohertyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Red-naped Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus dohertyi |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 243.0 g (8.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Vulnerable
Red-naped 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.
Red-naped Fruit-dove
Red-naped Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus dohertyi), 22 cm. Vivid red nape patch contrasts with green upperparts and a yellow-and-orange breast. Endemic to Sumba Island, Indonesia, where it inhabits primary and secondary forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to rapid deforestation on this small island.