Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Little Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron olax
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Little Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron olax |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Little Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Little Green-pigeon
Plumage
Little Green-pigeon: small; bright grass-green body; yellow-green below; bare red facial skin; Southeast Asian green-pigeon; tiny
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.
Little Green-pigeon
Small green-pigeon, 20–22 cm; male has an orange forehead and breast patch with dark olive-green body; female is plain green. One of the smallest Treron. Inhabits lowland forest and mangroves of Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and adjacent islands. Frugivore of figs and small berries. Least Concern.