Torresian Imperial-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing

Ducula spilorrhoa comparé à Henicophaps foersteri

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Torresian Imperial-pigeon New Britain Bronzewing
Nom scientifique Ducula spilorrhoa Henicophaps foersteri
Ordre Columbiformes Columbiformes
Famille Columbidae Columbidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 48,2 cm (19.0 in) 40,6 cm (16.0 in)
Poids 459,3333333333333 g (16.20 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

Torresian Imperial-pigeon only

New Britain Bronzewing only

Aucun(e)

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Song & Call Comparison

Torresian Imperial-pigeon

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

Least Concern

Torresian Imperial-pigeon

Vulnerable

New Britain Bronzewing

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How to Tell Them Apart

Torresian Imperial-pigeon

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

Torresian Imperial-pigeon

Torresian Imperial-pigeon (Ducula spilorrhoa), 42 cm. White with black flight feathers and spots on the undertail coverts. Breeds colonially across northern Australia and New Guinea, making large seasonal migrations to feeding areas. Frugivore. Least Concern; millions breed annually.

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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