Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Columba malherbii compared with Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Columba malherbii | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.6 cm (13.6 in) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 308.5 g (10.88 oz) | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open dry woodland in Americas. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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.
Conservation Status
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Passenger Pigeon: extinct; blue-gray above; rich rufous-orange breast; white belly; long pointed tail; once billions; now gone forever
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
Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon
Sao Tome endemic pigeon, 26–28 cm, dark slaty-brown with an iridescent bronze-green nape patch and pale underparts. Restricted to the forests of São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea. Frugivorous, foraging in the forest canopy for fruits and berries. Threatened by habitat loss; classified as 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.