Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Maroon-chinned Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ramphiculus epius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Maroon-chinned Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ramphiculus epius |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 33.7 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 142.0 g (5.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Maroon-chinned 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.
Maroon-chinned Fruit-dove
Maroon-chinned Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus epius), 22 cm. Distinctive maroon chin patch contrasts with green upperparts and yellow-orange underparts. Endemic to the Talaud and Sangihe Islands, Indonesia. Frugivore in lowland forest. Vulnerable; tiny range with active deforestation.