Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Palau Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus pelewensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Palau Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus pelewensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 93.0 g (3.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Palau 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.
Palau Fruit-dove
Palau Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus pelewensis), 20 cm. Green with an orange forehead patch, rose-pink breast and white belly; endemic to Palau. Inhabits primary and secondary forest at all elevations. Frugivore. Least Concern; still common in Palau's well-forested interior.