New Britain Bronzewing vs Grey-green Fruit-dove
Henicophaps foersteri compared with Ptilinopus purpuratus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Bronzewing | Grey-green Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicophaps foersteri | Ptilinopus purpuratus |
| 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) | 103.5 g (3.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| 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.
Grey-green Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
New Britain Bronzewing
Grey-green 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
Grey-green 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.
Grey-green Fruit-dove
Grey-green Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus purpuratus), 22 cm. Mostly dull grey-green with a lavender-grey head and white orbital ring; endemic to the Society Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. Inhabits coastal to montane forest. Frugivore. Least Concern; common on larger islands.