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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Nicobar Pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
Пение
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World lowland tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Conservation Status Comparison
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Охранный статус
Near Threatened
Nicobar Pigeon
Vulnerable
New Britain Bronzewing
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Nicobar Pigeon
Оперение
Nicobar Pigeon: iridescent metallic green and gold hackles; dark gray overall; white tail; bare red feet; most colorful pigeon
New Britain Bronzewing
Оперение
Inca Dove: pale gray-brown; scaly feather pattern all over; long pointed tail; black-edged feathers; North American scaled pattern
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Large, striking pigeon, 40–41 cm, with iridescent hackled feathers in metallic green, copper, and bronze over the neck, dark green body, white tail, and red legs. Inhabits small forested islands from the Andamans through the Philippines and Indonesia to the Solomons. Frugivore and seed-eater. Near Threatened due to hunting and deforestation.
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.
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