Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Eastern Superb Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus superbus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Eastern Superb Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus superbus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 117.25 g (4.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Eastern Superb Fruit-dove only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Eastern Superb 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.
Eastern Superb Fruit-dove
Eastern Superb Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus superbus), 22 cm. One of the most colourful doves: male has purple crown, green back, orange breast band and black lower breast. Ranges from the Moluccas through New Guinea to northeastern Australia and Solomon Islands. Frugivore. Least Concern; wide range.