Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Sri Lanka Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron pompadora
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Sri Lanka Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron pompadora |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 204.8 g (7.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Sri Lanka Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Sri Lanka Green-pigeon
Plumage
Sri Lanka Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; males with maroon back patch; bare red facial skin; Sri Lanka endemic
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.
Sri Lanka Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 27–29 cm; male has a maroon back and a grey head; female has a green back. Found in forest and forest edge across Sri Lanka, mainly in the lowland wet zone. Frugivore of figs, berries, and small fruits in the forest canopy. Least Concern.