Scheepmaker's Crowned-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Goura scheepmakeri compared with Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Scheepmaker's Crowned-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goura scheepmakeri | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.9 cm (27.9 in) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 2120.0 g (74.78 oz) | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Scheepmaker's Crowned-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
Scheepmaker's Crowned-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Scheepmaker's Crowned-pigeon
Scheepmaker's Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate maroon-tipped blue crest; bare red facial skin; New Guinea species
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
Scheepmaker's Crowned-pigeon
Large crowned-pigeon, 66–73 cm, similar to Victoria Crowned-pigeon but with a dark maroon breast and a blue-lace crest lacking the white tips of the Victoria species. Inhabits lowland and hill rainforest of southern New Guinea. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to hunting and habitat loss.
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.