Polynesian Imperial-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Ducula aurorae comparé à Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Polynesian Imperial-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ducula aurorae | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 46,8 cm (18.4 in) | 40,6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Poids | 507,2 g (17.89 oz) | 247,0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon only
Aucun(e)
New Britain Bronzewing only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Polynesian 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.
Statut de conservation
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Polynesian 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
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula aurorae), 43 cm. Pale grey-white head and underparts; dark metallic green upperparts. Endemic to the Society Islands (Tahiti, Maupiti) of French Polynesia. Inhabits montane and lowland forest. Endangered; heavy hunting and introduced predators have caused steep decline.
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.