Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Henderson Island Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus insularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Henderson Island Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus insularis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 28.7 cm (11.3 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 101.75 g (3.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Vulnerable
Henderson Island 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.
Henderson Island Fruit-dove
Henderson Island Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus insularis), 23 cm. Green with a white head and underparts; endemic to Henderson Island, Pitcairn group (UK). Inhabits raised limestone plateau forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by invasive Polynesian rats despite remote location.