Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Sumba Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron teysmannii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Sumba Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron teysmannii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 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
Near Threatened
Sumba Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Sumba Green-pigeon
Plumage
Sumba Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Sumba island endemic; orange-yellow breast in males
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.
Sumba Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 23–26 cm, entirely green with a yellowish wash on the breast; male has a small orange patch on the upper breast. Endemic to Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Inhabits forest and secondary growth. Frugivore of figs and small fruits. Least Concern.