Shining Imperial-pigeon vs New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon

Ducula chalconota comparé à Ducula goliath

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Shining Imperial-pigeon New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon
Nom scientifique Ducula chalconota Ducula goliath
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Near Threatened
Longueur
Envergure 42,4 cm (16.7 in) 58,6 cm (23.1 in)
Poids 553,5 g (19.52 oz) 782,6 g (27.61 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Near Threatened

New Caledonian 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.

New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon

New Caledonian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula goliath), 55 cm. Largest living pigeon; dark metallic green upperparts, pale grey head and reddish-maroon underparts. Endemic to New Caledonia's main island (Grande Terre). Inhabits dense humid forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to shrinking native forest.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family