Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Carunculated Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus granulifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Carunculated Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus granulifrons |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 136.5 g (4.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Vulnerable
Carunculated 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.
Carunculated Fruit-dove
Carunculated Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus granulifrons), 22 cm. Named for fleshy caruncles at the bill base; green with a pale grey head. Endemic to Obi Island, North Maluku, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; range confined to one island.