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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
New Britain Bronzewing
Tiếng Hót
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World lowland tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Socorro Dove
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Conservation Status Comparison
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Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Vulnerable
New Britain Bronzewing
Extinct in the Wild
Socorro Dove
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
New Britain Bronzewing
Bộ Lông
Inca Dove: pale gray-brown; scaly feather pattern all over; long pointed tail; black-edged feathers; North American scaled pattern
Socorro Dove
Bộ Lông
Socorro Dove: extinct in wild; rufous-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; Socorro island Mexico; captive only now
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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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.
Medium dove, 29–33 cm, similar to Mourning Dove but larger with more rufous coloration. Endemic to Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico. Extinct in the Wild since approximately 1972 following feral sheep and cat introductions; captive breeding programme underway with ongoing reintroduction efforts. Extinct in the Wild.
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Related Comparisons
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