New Britain Bronzewing vs Ashy-headed Green-pigeon
Henicophaps foersteri compared with Treron phayrei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Bronzewing | Ashy-headed Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicophaps foersteri | Treron phayrei |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | 31.2 cm (12.3 in) |
| Weight | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) | 200.5 g (7.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 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.
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
New Britain Bronzewing
Ashy-headed 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
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon: ashy-gray head; bright green body; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Southeast Asian 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.
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm; male has an ashy-grey head and green body with yellow-tinged underparts; female is plain green. Found in deciduous and semi-evergreen forest from Assam (India) through Myanmar to Thailand and Vietnam. Frugivore of figs and forest fruits. Least Concern.