Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Western Crowned-pigeon
Ducula chalconota comparado com Goura cristata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Western Crowned-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Ducula chalconota | Goura cristata |
| Ordem | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Família | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) | 71,1 cm (28.0 in) |
| Peso | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) | 2100,0 g (74.08 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Shining Imperial-pigeon only
Nenhum
Western Crowned-pigeon only
Nenhum
Estado de conservação
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Western Crowned-pigeon
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Western Crowned-pigeon
Western Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like blue-white crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; vulnerable
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.
Western Crowned-pigeon
Magnificent large pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a maroon breast, and an elaborate fan-shaped white-tipped crest. Found in lowland rainforest of western New Guinea (Vogelkop and surrounding areas). Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to hunting for meat and feathers and deforestation.