Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Blue-capped Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus monacha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Blue-capped Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus monacha |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 19.2 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 53.0 g (1.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Blue-capped 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.
Blue-capped Fruit-dove
Blue-capped Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus monacha), 20 cm. Distinctive blue-grey cap on green body; yellow breast and pale belly. Endemic to the North Maluku islands (Bacan, Obi, Kasiruta) of Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small fragmented island range.