New Britain Bronzewing vs Tawitawi Brown-dove
Henicophaps foersteri compared with Phapitreron cinereiceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Bronzewing | Tawitawi Brown-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicophaps foersteri | Phapitreron cinereiceps |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) | 145.33333333333334 g (5.13 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.
Tawitawi Brown-dove
Conservation Status
New Britain Bronzewing
Tawitawi Brown-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
Tawitawi Brown-dove
Tawitawi Brown-dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red orbital skin; Tawitawi island Philippine endemic; endangered species
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.
Tawitawi Brown-dove
Small dove, 21–23 cm, brown overall with a grey crown and iridescent purple neck spots. Endemic to the Tawi-Tawi group in the southernmost Philippines and adjacent small islands. Inhabits lowland forest. Frugivore of small fruits. Vulnerable due to deforestation in the Sulu Archipelago.