Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Victoria Crowned-pigeon

Ducula chalconota в сравнении с Goura victoria

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Shining Imperial-pigeon Victoria Crowned-pigeon
Научное название Ducula chalconota Goura victoria
Отряд Columbiformes Columbiformes
Семейство Columbidae Columbidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 42,4 cm (16.7 in) 70,1 cm (27.6 in)
Масса 553,5 g (19.52 oz) 2669,0 g (94.15 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Shining Imperial-pigeon only

Нет

Victoria Crowned-pigeon only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Near Threatened

Victoria Crowned-pigeon

How to Tell Them Apart

Shining Imperial-pigeon

Victoria Crowned-pigeon

Оперение

Victoria Crowned-pigeon: massive; brilliant blue-gray; spectacular white-tipped lace crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; largest dove

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.

Victoria Crowned-pigeon

World's largest pigeon, 73–75 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a deep maroon breast, and the most spectacular crest of any pigeon: a fan of upright blue- grey lacy plumes tipped in white. Inhabits lowland rainforest of northern New Guinea and Biak Island. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to heavy hunting pressure and deforestation.

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