Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Timor Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron psittaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Timor Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron psittaceus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 33.2 cm (13.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 166.0 g (5.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Endangered
Timor Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Timor Green-pigeon
Plumage
Timor Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Timor island endemic green-pigeon; endangered 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.
Timor Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 24–27 cm, with bright parrot-like green plumage and a yellow-tipped bill; male has an orange wash on the upper breast. Endemic to Timor and Wetar in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.