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New Britain Bronzewing

Henicophaps foersteri

Vulnerable
Envergadura
40,6 cm
Peso
247,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

Sobre

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 40,6 cm 16.0 in
Peso 247,0 g 8.71 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Inca Dove: pale gray-brown; scaly feather pattern all over; long pointed tail; black-edged feathers; North American scaled pattern

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World lowland tropical forest. 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 foersteri

Distribution

New Britain Bronzewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the New Britain Bronzewing endangered?
The New Britain Bronzewing has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the New Britain Bronzewing sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World lowland tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the New Britain Bronzewing?
The New Britain Bronzewing has a wingspan of 40.6 cm, weight of 247.0 g.
What order and family does the New Britain Bronzewing belong to?
The New Britain Bronzewing (Henicophaps foersteri) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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