Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Geelvink Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus speciosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Geelvink Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus speciosus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 86.33333333333333 g (3.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Geelvink 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.
Geelvink Fruit-dove
Geelvink Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus speciosus), 20 cm. Green with a yellow forehead flash, orange breast and pale belly; endemic to islands of Geelvink Bay (Biak, Numfor, Yapen), West Papua. Inhabits lowland forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; deforestation on Biak is the key concern.