Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Black-chinned Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ramphiculus leclancheri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Black-chinned Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ramphiculus leclancheri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 28.2 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 167.2 g (5.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Black-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.
Black-chinned Fruit-dove
Black-chinned Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus leclancheri), 20 cm. Green with a black chin and a yellow-orange breast; found in the Philippines (Palawan, Balabac, Calauit). Inhabits primary lowland and foothill forest. Frugivore feeding on small figs and berries. Least Concern; relatively widespread in its Philippine range.