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New Guinea Bronzewing

Henicophaps albifrons

Least Concern
Envergure
38,5 cm
Poids
247,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The New Guinea Bronzewing (Henicophaps albifrons) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.5 cm and a weight of 247 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Medium-large terrestrial pigeon, 30–34 cm, dark brown with a white forehead and extensive bronze-green iridescence on the wings. Inhabits lowland and hill rainforest in New Guinea, typically on the forest floor. Feeds on seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 38,5 cm 15.2 in
Poids 247,0 g 8.71 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

1

Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes barely audible, critically endangered Brazilian dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Henicophaps
Espèces Henicophaps albifrons

Distribution

New Guinea Bronzewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the New Guinea Bronzewing endangered?
The New Guinea Bronzewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the New Guinea Bronzewing nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the New Guinea Bronzewing sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes barely audible, critically endangered Brazilian dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the New Guinea Bronzewing?
The New Guinea Bronzewing has a wingspan of 38.5 cm, weight of 247.0 g.
What order and family does the New Guinea Bronzewing belong to?
The New Guinea Bronzewing (Henicophaps albifrons) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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