Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Yellow-vented Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron seimundi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Yellow-vented Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron seimundi |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 30.7 cm (12.1 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 158.0 g (5.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
Yellow-vented Green-pigeon only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Yellow-vented 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.
Yellow-vented Green-pigeon
Yellow-vented Green-pigeon (Treron seimundi), 28 cm. Green above with a grey head; diagnostic bright yellow vent contrasts with pale green underparts. Resident in lowland and foothill forest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. Frugivore foraging in fig-laden canopy. Uncommon; sensitive to lowland forest loss.