Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Jambu Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ramphiculus jambu
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Jambu Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ramphiculus jambu |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 27.7 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 135.0 g (4.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Near Threatened
Jambu 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.
Jambu Fruit-dove
Jambu Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus jambu), 27 cm. Male unmistakable: crimson face, white breast, pink-flushed belly on green body. Female cryptically green with a dull crimson face. Inhabits lowland rainforest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Frugivore. Near Threatened due to rapid lowland forest clearance.