Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron sphenurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron sphenurus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 209.5 g (7.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Wedge-tailed 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.
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron sphenurus), 33 cm. Robust green pigeon with a wedge-shaped tail; male shows a maroon mantle. Found across the Himalayas, China and Southeast Asian highlands up to 2,800 m. Highly frugivorous, preferring figs and nutmeg. Locally common in montane forests; tolerates some secondary growth.