Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Sao Tome Green-pigeon

Ducula chalconota compared with Treron sanctithomae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Shining Imperial-pigeon Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Scientific Name Ducula chalconota Treron sanctithomae
Order Columbiformes Columbiformes
Family Columbidae Columbidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 42.4 cm (16.7 in) 34.1 cm (13.4 in)
Weight 553.5 g (19.52 oz) 205.0 g (7.23 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

None

Sao Tome Green-pigeon only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Endangered

Sao Tome 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.

Sao Tome Green-pigeon

Sao Tome Green-pigeon (Treron sanctithomae), 27 cm. Endemic to São Tomé Island, Gulf of Guinea. Green overall with a yellow forehead and pale grey underparts. Occupies primary and secondary forest up to 1,400 m. Frugivore taking figs and forest fruits. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss on this small oceanic island.

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