Mauritius Blue-pigeon vs New Britain Bronzewing
Alectroenas nitidissimus dibandingkan dengan Henicophaps foersteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Mauritius Blue-pigeon | New Britain Bronzewing |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Alectroenas nitidissimus | Henicophaps foersteri |
| Ordo | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Famili | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Status Konservasi | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | — | 40,6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Berat | 195,21 g (6.89 oz) | 247,0 g (8.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Mauritius Blue-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.
Status Konservasi
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
How to Tell Them Apart
Mauritius Blue-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
Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Mauritius Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus). Extinct. Last recorded in 1826. Approximately 35 cm; brilliant cobalt-blue with a red wattle and bare facial skin. Inhabited forests of Mauritius, Indian Ocean. Frugivore. Driven to extinction by hunting, deforestation and introduced predators following European colonisation.
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.