Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Rapa Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus huttoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Rapa Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus huttoni |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 32.3 cm (12.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 130.0 g (4.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Critically Endangered
Rapa 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.
Rapa Fruit-dove
Rapa Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus huttoni), 27 cm. Large for the genus; green with a white head and breast and a green-spotted belly. Endemic to Rapa Island, the most remote island of French Polynesia. Inhabits dense montane scrub. Frugivore. Endangered; tiny population on one isolated island.