Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Mariana Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus roseicapilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Mariana Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus roseicapilla |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 24.5 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 92.0 g (3.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Near Threatened
Mariana 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.
Mariana Fruit-dove
Mariana Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus roseicapilla), 23 cm. Vivid green body, rose-red cap and white to pale yellow underparts; endemic to the Mariana Islands. Inhabits native limestone forest. Frugivore. Endangered; extirpated from Guam by invasive brown treesnakes and now restricted to northern Mariana islands.