Spectacled Imperial-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Ducula perspicillata compared with Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spectacled Imperial-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula perspicillata | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon only
New Britain Bronzewing only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Spectacled 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
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Spectacled 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
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon
Spectacled Imperial-pigeon (Ducula perspicillata), 40 cm. Dark green upperparts with a pale head and a distinctive dark eye-ring giving a 'spectacled' look. Endemic to the North Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Inhabits primary lowland forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted island range.
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.