Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Rarotonga Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus rarotongensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Rarotonga Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus rarotongensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 24.9 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 97.6 g (3.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Near Threatened
Rarotonga 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.
Rarotonga Fruit-dove
Rarotonga Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus rarotongensis), 20 cm. Green with a white head and underparts; endemic to Rarotonga and Atiu in the Cook Islands. Inhabits montane cloud forest and forest edges. Frugivore. Vulnerable; threatened by rats, habitat loss and introduced species.