Bismarck Imperial-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Ducula melanochroa compared with Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bismarck Imperial-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula melanochroa | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.6 cm (19.1 in) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 663.0 g (23.39 oz) | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Bismarck 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.
Conservation Status
Bismarck Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Bismarck 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
Bismarck Imperial-pigeon
Bismarck Imperial-pigeon (Ducula melanochroa), 40 cm. Dark sooty-black overall with iridescent green gloss; pale grey head. Endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago. Inhabits lowland and hill primary forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; relatively secure in remaining forest.
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.