Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Claret-breasted Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus viridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Claret-breasted Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus viridis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 22.5 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 115.5 g (4.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Claret-breasted 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.
Claret-breasted Fruit-dove
Claret-breasted Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus viridis), 19 cm. Claret-red breast band on a green body with a yellow belly; found in the Moluccas and western Papuan islands. Inhabits primary forest from sea level to 1,000 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common across its Wallacean range.