Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Philippine Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron axillaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Philippine Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron axillaris |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 190.325 g (6.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Philippine Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Philippine Green-pigeon
Philippine Green-pigeon: bright green; orange-yellow breast in males; bare red orbital skin; pale below; Philippine endemic; dimorphic
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.
Philippine Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm; male has a bright orange breast contrasting with green upperparts; female is plain green. Endemic to the Philippines, distributed across Luzon, Mindanao, and many smaller islands. Inhabits lowland and montane forest. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.