Western Crowned-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Goura cristata comparé à Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Western Crowned-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Goura cristata | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Ordre | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famille | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 71,1 cm (28.0 in) | 40,6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Poids | 2100,0 g (74.08 oz) | 247,0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Western Crowned-pigeon only
Aucun(e)
New Britain Bronzewing only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Western Crowned-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
Western Crowned-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Western Crowned-pigeon
Western Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like blue-white crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; vulnerable
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
Western Crowned-pigeon
Magnificent large pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a maroon breast, and an elaborate fan-shaped white-tipped crest. Found in lowland rainforest of western New Guinea (Vogelkop and surrounding areas). Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to hunting for meat and feathers and deforestation.
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.