Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing

Columba malherbii comparé à Henicophaps foersteri

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon New Britain Bronzewing
Nom scientifique Columba malherbii Henicophaps foersteri
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Near Threatened Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 34,6 cm (13.6 in) 40,6 cm (16.0 in)
Poids 308,5 g (10.88 oz) 247,0 g (8.71 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon only

Aucun(e)

New Britain Bronzewing only

Aucun(e)

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Song & Call Comparison

Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon

Chant

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open dry woodland in Americas. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

New Britain Bronzewing

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World lowland tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

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Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon

Vulnerable

New Britain Bronzewing

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How to Tell Them Apart

Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon

Plumage

Passenger Pigeon: extinct; blue-gray above; rich rufous-orange breast; white belly; long pointed tail; once billions; now gone forever

New Britain Bronzewing

Plumage

Inca Dove: pale gray-brown; scaly feather pattern all over; long pointed tail; black-edged feathers; North American scaled pattern

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About These Birds

Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon

Sao Tome endemic pigeon, 26–28 cm, dark slaty-brown with an iridescent bronze-green nape patch and pale underparts. Restricted to the forests of São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea. Frugivorous, foraging in the forest canopy for fruits and berries. Threatened by habitat loss; classified as Near Threatened.

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.

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