Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Buru Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron aromaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Buru Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron aromaticus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 234.0 g (8.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Near Threatened
Buru Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Buru Green-pigeon
Plumage
Buru Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; males with orange breast; bare red-yellow orbital skin; Buru island endemic
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.
Buru Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 24–27 cm; male has a violet-tinged head and orange breast wash; female is plain green. Endemic to Buru Island in the Moluccas, eastern Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of figs and small berries. Least Concern.