Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon

Ducula chalconota comparé à Treron sphenurus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Shining Imperial-pigeon Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
Nom scientifique Ducula chalconota Treron sphenurus
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 42,4 cm (16.7 in) 34,1 cm (13.4 in)
Poids 553,5 g (19.52 oz) 209,5 g (7.39 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Least Concern

Wedge-tailed Green-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.

Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon

Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron sphenurus), 33 cm. Robust green pigeon with a wedge-shaped tail; male shows a maroon mantle. Found across the Himalayas, China and Southeast Asian highlands up to 2,800 m. Highly frugivorous, preferring figs and nutmeg. Locally common in montane forests; tolerates some secondary growth.

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