New Britain Bronzewing vs Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Henicophaps foersteri compared with Ptilinopus porphyreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Bronzewing | Pink-headed Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicophaps foersteri | Ptilinopus porphyreus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | 29.0 cm (11.4 in) |
| Weight | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) | 168.0 g (5.93 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.
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
New Britain Bronzewing
Pink-headed Fruit-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
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
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.
Pink-headed Fruit-dove
Pink-headed Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus), 21 cm. Unmistakable with a deep rose-pink head, white breast band and green body. Endemic to montane forests of Sumatra, Java and Bali above 1,000 m. Frugivore taking small figs and berries. Near Threatened; restricted range and ongoing forest loss.