New Britain Bronzewing vs White-winged Dove
Henicophaps foersteri compared with Zenaida asiatica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Bronzewing | White-winged Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicophaps foersteri | Zenaida asiatica |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) |
| Weight | 247.0 g (8.71 oz) | 147.5 g (5.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
New Britain Bronzewing only
None
White-winged Dove only
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.
White-winged Dove
Conservation Status
New Britain Bronzewing
White-winged 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
White-winged Dove
White-winged Dove: gray-brown; large white wing patches visible in flight; rounded tail; blue orbital ring; North American 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.
White-winged Dove
Medium dove, 28–31 cm, with grey-brown plumage, a white wing stripe conspicuous in flight, and a broad rounded tail with white tips. Common in southwestern USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and northwestern South America in open and semi-arid habitats. Frugivore of cactus fruits and granivore of seeds. Least Concern.