Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Andaman Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron chloropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Andaman Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron chloropterus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 34.4 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 234.0 g (8.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Near Threatened
Andaman Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Andaman Green-pigeon
Plumage
Andaman Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; orange breast in males; bare red facial skin; Andaman 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.
Andaman Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm, predominantly green with olive-yellow underparts; male has a small orange throat patch. Endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.