Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon

Ducula chalconota comparé à Ducula whartoni

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Shining Imperial-pigeon Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon
Nom scientifique Ducula chalconota Ducula whartoni
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 42,4 cm (16.7 in) 50,2 cm (19.8 in)
Poids 553,5 g (19.52 oz) 570,8333333333334 g (20.14 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Least Concern

Christmas Island Imperial-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.

Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon

Christmas Island Imperial-pigeon (Ducula whartoni), 45 cm. Dark slate-green overall; heavier and darker than relatives. Endemic to Christmas Island (Australia). Inhabits primary rainforest. Frugivore, key seed disperser for the island. Least Concern; protected within National Park.

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