Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Sumatran Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron oxyurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Sumatran Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron oxyurus |
| 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) | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Near Threatened
Sumatran 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.
Sumatran Green-pigeon
Sumatran Green-pigeon (Treron oxyurus), 32 cm. Brilliant green with a pointed tail; male has a purple mantle patch. Endemic to Sumatra and Java, inhabiting montane forest from 700 to 2,400 m elevation. Frugivore feeding on figs and forest berries. Vulnerable owing to rapid deforestation across its restricted range.