New Britain Bronzewing vs Marquesas Ground Dove
Henicophaps foersteri compared with Pampusana rubescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Bronzewing | Marquesas Ground Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicophaps foersteri | Pampusana rubescens |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) | 60.0 g (2.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Marquesas Ground Dove
Conservation Status
New Britain Bronzewing
Marquesas Ground Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
New Britain Bronzewing
Inca Dove: pale gray-brown; scaly feather pattern all over; long pointed tail; black-edged feathers; North American scaled pattern
Marquesas Ground Dove
Marquesas Ground Dove: pale rufous-brown above; pale buff below; bare facial skin; Marquesas islands endemic; endangered
About These Birds
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.
Marquesas Ground Dove
Small ground dove, 19–21 cm, with warm rufous-brown plumage and paler underparts. Formerly occurred across the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Extinct; last confirmed in the early 20th century; eliminated by introduced rats, cats, and habitat loss throughout the archipelago.