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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute	Nicobar Pigeon	New Britain Bronzewing
Scientific Name	Caloenas nicobarica	Henicophaps foersteri
Order	Columbiformes	Columbiformes
Family	Columbidae	Columbidae
Conservation Status	Near Threatened	Vulnerable
Length	—	—
Wingspan	51.8 cm (20.4 in)	40.6 cm (16.0 in)
Weight	518.75 g (18.30 oz)	247.0 g (8.71 oz)
Diet	--	--
Clutch Size	1	2
Population Trend	—	—

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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

🌲 Forest

Nicobar Pigeon only

🏖️ Coastal

New Britain Bronzewing only

None

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Song & Call Comparison

Nicobar Pigeon

New Britain Bronzewing

Song

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World lowland tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

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Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Nicobar Pigeon

Vulnerable

New Britain Bronzewing

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How to Tell Them Apart

Nicobar Pigeon

Plumage

Nicobar Pigeon: iridescent metallic green and gold hackles; dark gray overall; white tail; bare red feet; most colorful pigeon

New Britain Bronzewing

Plumage

Inca Dove: pale gray-brown; scaly feather pattern all over; long pointed tail; black-edged feathers; North American scaled pattern

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About These Birds

Nicobar Pigeon

Large, striking pigeon, 40–41 cm, with iridescent hackled feathers in metallic green, copper, and bronze over the neck, dark green body, white tail, and red legs. Inhabits small forested islands from the Andamans through the Philippines and Indonesia to the Solomons. Frugivore and seed-eater. Near Threatened due to hunting and deforestation.

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.

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