Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Ashy-headed Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron phayrei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Ashy-headed Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron phayrei |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 31.2 cm (12.3 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 200.5 g (7.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Near Threatened
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon
Plumage
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon: ashy-gray head; bright green body; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Southeast Asian species
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.
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm; male has an ashy-grey head and green body with yellow-tinged underparts; female is plain green. Found in deciduous and semi-evergreen forest from Assam (India) through Myanmar to Thailand and Vietnam. Frugivore of figs and forest fruits. Least Concern.