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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
New Britain Bronzewing
鸣唱
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World lowland tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
鸣唱
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, extinct Rodrigues dove species. 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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保护状况
Vulnerable
New Britain Bronzewing
Least Concern
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
New Britain Bronzewing
羽毛
Inca Dove: pale gray-brown; scaly feather pattern all over; long pointed tail; black-edged feathers; North American scaled pattern
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
羽毛
Pale-vented Pigeon: gray-blue; pale vent; iridescent neck; dark flight feathers; pale gray vent patch distinctive; neotropical
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Large, stocky pigeon, 33–38 cm, with purple-brown upperparts, a pale grey head, white half-collar on the nape, and a broad grey tail band. Inhabits montane conifer and mixed forests from British Columbia south through western North America to Nicaragua. Granivore of acorns, pine seeds, and berries. Least Concern; locally migratory.
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Related Comparisons
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