New Britain Bronzewing vs Ryukyu Green-pigeon
Henicophaps foersteri compared with Treron permagnus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Bronzewing | Ryukyu Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicophaps foersteri | Treron permagnus |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | 40.1 cm (15.8 in) |
| Weight | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) | 140.0 g (4.94 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.
Ryukyu Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
New Britain Bronzewing
Ryukyu Green-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
Ryukyu Green-pigeon
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.
Ryukyu Green-pigeon
Ryukyu Green-pigeon (Treron permagnus), 34 cm. Larger than White-bellied Green-pigeon; endemic to the Ryukyu Islands (Japan). Green with a yellowish head and white belly. Inhabits subtropical broadleaf forests; highly dependent on Ficus. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to small island range and ongoing habitat degradation.