Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Wallace's Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ptilinopus wallacii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Wallace's Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ptilinopus wallacii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 208.0 g (7.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Wallace's 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.
Wallace's Fruit-dove
Wallace's Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus wallacii), 24 cm. White head and underparts; back and wings deep green with purple-maroon shoulder patch. Found on the Aru Islands and southwestern New Guinea lowlands. Frugivore. Least Concern; restricted range but forest remains relatively intact.