Cinnamon Ground Dove vs New Britain Bronzewing
Gallicolumba rufigula compared with Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Ground Dove | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallicolumba rufigula | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 129.33333333333334 g (4.56 oz) | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Cinnamon Ground Dove
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
Cinnamon Ground Dove
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Cinnamon Ground Dove
Cinnamon Ground Dove: cinnamon-rufous above; pale buff below; iridescent green wing spots; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea
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
Cinnamon Ground Dove
Medium ground dove, 25–29 cm, with brown upperparts, a distinctive cinnamon-rufous throat and breast, and grey underparts. Confined to lowland and foothill forests of New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Terrestrial forager of seeds and small invertebrates. Least Concern.
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.