New Guinea Bronzewing
Henicophaps albifrons
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<birdfyi-bird slug="henicophaps-albifrons"></birdfyi-bird>The New Guinea Bronzewing (Henicophaps albifrons) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.5 cm and a weight of 247 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Medium-large terrestrial pigeon, 30–34 cm, dark brown with a white forehead and extensive bronze-green iridescence on the wings. Inhabits lowland and hill rainforest in New Guinea, typically on the forest floor. Feeds on seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 38,5 cm | 15.2 in |
| Peso | 247,0 g | 8.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL.
Tamanho da postura
1
Som
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes barely audible, critically endangered Brazilian dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Família | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Henicophaps |
| Espécies | Henicophaps albifrons |
Distribution
New Guinea Bronzewing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the New Guinea Bronzewing endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family