Polynesian Imperial-pigeon vs Shining Imperial-pigeon

Ducula aurorae comparé à Ducula chalconota

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Polynesian Imperial-pigeon Shining Imperial-pigeon
Nom scientifique Ducula aurorae Ducula chalconota
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Endangered Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 46,8 cm (18.4 in) 42,4 cm (16.7 in)
Poids 507,2 g (17.89 oz) 553,5 g (19.52 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Polynesian Imperial-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Endangered

Polynesian Imperial-pigeon

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

About These Birds

Polynesian Imperial-pigeon

Polynesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula aurorae), 43 cm. Pale grey-white head and underparts; dark metallic green upperparts. Endemic to the Society Islands (Tahiti, Maupiti) of French Polynesia. Inhabits montane and lowland forest. Endangered; heavy hunting and introduced predators have caused steep decline.

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.

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