Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Sclater's Crowned-pigeon
Ducula chalconota comparé à Goura sclaterii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Sclater's Crowned-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ducula chalconota | Goura sclaterii |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) | 71,8 cm (28.3 in) |
| Poids | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) | 2117,5 g (74.69 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
Aucun(e)
Sclater's Crowned-pigeon only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Sclater's Crowned-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Sclater's Crowned-pigeon
Sclater's Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like crest; dark blue crest tips; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea
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.
Sclater's Crowned-pigeon
Large crowned-pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey body, a deep maroon breast, and a fan-shaped blue crest with lacy blue-grey tips rather than white. Found in lowland forests of southern New Guinea between the ranges of the other southern crowned species. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to hunting and forest loss.