Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Pink-necked Green-pigeon
Ducula chalconota compared with Treron vernans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Pink-necked Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Treron vernans |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 27.5 cm (10.8 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 132.5 g (4.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Pink-necked Green-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Pink-necked Green-pigeon
Pink-necked Green-pigeon: males with pink-orange neck and breast; bright green back; pale below; sexually dimorphic; Southeast Asian
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.
Pink-necked Green-pigeon
Small-medium green-pigeon, 25–28 cm; male has a striking pink-lilac neck and chest with a grey head and green body; female is green with a yellowish face. Widespread in lowland and coastal forest, mangroves, and gardens across Southeast Asia from Myanmar to the Philippines. Frugivore of figs and forest fruits. Least Concern.