Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Many-coloured Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus perousii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Many-coloured Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus perousii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 25.7 cm (10.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 93.5 g (3.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Many-coloured 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.
Many-coloured Fruit-dove
Many-coloured Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus perousii), 22 cm. Spectacularly patterned: yellow-green with red and yellow breast patches and a violet-blue cap. Endemic to Samoa, Fiji and Tonga. Inhabits primary and secondary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; locally common on larger islands.