Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Kosrae Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus hernsheimi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Kosrae Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus hernsheimi |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Kosrae 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.
Kosrae Fruit-dove
Kosrae Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus hernsheimi), 23 cm. Green with a white belly and a lilac-grey head; endemic to Kosrae, Micronesia. Inhabits lowland and upland forest. Frugivore feeding on figs and native berries. Endangered; restricted to one tiny island with a small, declining population.