Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Grey-fronted Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron affinis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Grey-fronted Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron affinis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 28.8 cm (11.3 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 234.0 g (8.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon
Plumage
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon: gray forehead; bright green body; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; South Asian green-pigeon
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.
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm; male has a grey head and a green back with yellow-washed underparts; female entirely green. Found in forest and woodland edges across the Western Ghats and hills of southern India. Frugivore of figs and berries in the forest canopy. Least Concern.