New Britain Bronzewing vs Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Henicophaps foersteri compared with Treron sanctithomae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Bronzewing | Sao Tome Green-pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicophaps foersteri | Treron sanctithomae |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) | 205.0 g (7.23 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.
Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Conservation Status
New Britain Bronzewing
Sao Tome 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
Sao Tome 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.
Sao Tome Green-pigeon
Sao Tome Green-pigeon (Treron sanctithomae), 27 cm. Endemic to São Tomé Island, Gulf of Guinea. Green overall with a yellow forehead and pale grey underparts. Occupies primary and secondary forest up to 1,400 m. Frugivore taking figs and forest fruits. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss on this small oceanic island.