Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Flame-breasted Fruit-dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Ramphiculus marchei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Flame-breasted Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Ramphiculus marchei |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 35.5 cm (14.0 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 326.5 g (11.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Vulnerable
Flame-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.
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove
Flame-breasted Fruit-dove (Ramphiculus marchei), 28 cm. Brilliant orange-red breast contrasts with green upperparts; endemic to the Philippines, found on Luzon and Polillo. Inhabits primary lowland and montane forest up to 1,800 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to severe Philippine deforestation.