Shining Imperial-pigeon vs White-bellied Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron sieboldii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | White-bellied Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron sieboldii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
None
White-bellied Green-pigeon only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
White-bellied 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.
White-bellied Green-pigeon
White-bellied Green-pigeon (Treron sieboldii), 33 cm. Green above with a contrasting white belly; male has an orange-suffused breast. Breeds in temperate broadleaf forests of Japan, Korea and eastern China, wintering south into Southeast Asia. Frugivore; fond of mulberries and figs. Generally common but declining in Japan.