Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Ducula rosacea compared with Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula rosacea | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.8 cm (18.0 in) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 386.5 g (13.63 oz) | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon only
New Britain Bronzewing only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Pink-headed 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
Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Pink-headed 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
Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon
Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rosacea), 40 cm. Pale pinkish-white head and underparts; metallic green upperparts. Found on small islands of the Lesser Sundas and South Maluku. Inhabits forest and coconut plantations. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small island populations subject to hunting.
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.