New Britain Bronzewing
Henicophaps foersteri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="henicophaps-foersteri"></birdfyi-bird>The New Britain Bronzewing (Henicophaps foersteri) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.6 cm and a weight of 247 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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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 |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
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
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family