Spice Imperial-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Ducula myristicivora مقارنةً بـ Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Spice Imperial-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Ducula myristicivora | Henicophaps foersteri |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 50,2 cm (19.8 in) | 40,6 cm (16.0 in) |
| الوزن | 535,0 g (18.87 oz) | 247,0 g (8.71 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Spice Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World lowland tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
حالة الحفاظ
Spice Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Spice Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
Inca Dove: pale gray-brown; scaly feather pattern all over; long pointed tail; black-edged feathers; North American scaled pattern
About These Birds
Spice Imperial-pigeon
Spice Imperial-pigeon (Ducula myristicivora), 40 cm. Dark metallic green upperparts; pale grey-pink head; specialises in nutmeg seeds. Found on islands of the Banda Sea and western New Guinea. Inhabits coastal and lowland forest. Frugivore; key nutmeg disperser. Near Threatened.
New Britain Bronzewing
Medium-large terrestrial pigeon, 30–33 cm, similar to New Guinea Bronzewing but with a white head (not just forehead). Confined to lowland forests of New Britain in the Bismarck Archipelago. Feeds on seeds and fallen fruits on the forest floor. Least Concern.