Nicobar Pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon
Caloenas nicobarica verglichen mit Ducula chalconota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Nicobar Pigeon | Shining Imperial-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Caloenas nicobarica | Ducula chalconota |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 51,8 cm (20.4 in) | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 518,75 g (18.30 oz) | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Nicobar Pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Nicobar Pigeon
Nicobar Pigeon: iridescent metallic green and gold hackles; dark gray overall; white tail; bare red feet; most colorful pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon
About These Birds
Nicobar Pigeon
Large, striking pigeon, 40–41 cm, with iridescent hackled feathers in metallic green, copper, and bronze over the neck, dark green body, white tail, and red legs. Inhabits small forested islands from the Andamans through the Philippines and Indonesia to the Solomons. Frugivore and seed-eater. Near Threatened due to hunting and deforestation.
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.