Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Grey-headed Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus hyogastrus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Grey-headed Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus hyogastrus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 137.0 g (4.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Grey-headed 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.
Grey-headed Fruit-dove
Grey-headed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus hyogastrus), 22 cm. Grey head and breast, green back and orange-red belly; endemic to the North Maluku islands, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland and hill forest up to 1,000 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small island range with extensive habitat loss.