New Guinea Bronzewing
Henicophaps albifrons
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="henicophaps-albifrons"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/henicophaps-albifrons/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/henicophaps-albifrons/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/henicophaps-albifrons/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="henicophaps-albifrons"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium-large terrestrial pigeon, 30–34 cm, dark brown with a white forehead and extensive bronze-green iridescence on the wings. Inhabits lowland and hill rainforest in New Guinea, typically on the forest floor. Feeds on seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.5 cm | 15.2 in |
| Weight | 247.0 g | 8.71 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Bar-shouldered Dove: copper-brown nape; pale below; barred bronze shoulder; blue-gray head; Australian woodland dove; copper nape
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes barely audible, critically endangered Brazilian dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Henicophaps |
| Species | Henicophaps albifrons |
Distribution
New Guinea Bronzewing has been recorded in 1 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the New Guinea Bronzewing endangered?
How does the New Guinea Bronzewing nest?
What does the New Guinea Bronzewing sound like?
How big is the New Guinea Bronzewing?
What order and family does the New Guinea Bronzewing belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family