New Britain Bronzewing vs Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Henicophaps foersteri compared with Patagioenas fasciata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Bronzewing | Northern Band-tailed Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicophaps foersteri | Patagioenas fasciata |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | 41.4 cm (16.3 in) |
| Weight | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) | 364.0 g (12.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-3 |
| 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.
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, extinct Rodrigues dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
New Britain Bronzewing
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
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
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Pale-vented Pigeon: gray-blue; pale vent; iridescent neck; dark flight feathers; pale gray vent patch distinctive; neotropical
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.
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Large, stocky pigeon, 33–38 cm, with purple-brown upperparts, a pale grey head, white half-collar on the nape, and a broad grey tail band. Inhabits montane conifer and mixed forests from British Columbia south through western North America to Nicaragua. Granivore of acorns, pine seeds, and berries. Least Concern; locally migratory.