Shining Imperial-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Ducula chalconota verglichen mit Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Shining Imperial-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Ducula chalconota | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Familie | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) | 40,6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 553,5 g (19.52 oz) | 247,0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Imperial-pigeon
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.
Erhaltungsstatus
Shining Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
Inca Dove: pale gray-brown; scaly feather pattern all over; long pointed tail; black-edged feathers; North American scaled pattern
About These Birds
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon (Ducula chalconota), 38 cm. Richly iridescent bronze-green upperparts with a contrasting pale grey head and underparts. Found in montane forest of New Guinea from 700 to 2,200 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common in hill and montane forest.
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.