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New Britain Bronzewing
Henicophaps foersteri
New Britain Bronzewing (Henicophaps foersteri) — Pigeons & Doves of Australia & Oceania.
The New Britain Bronzewing (Henicophaps foersteri) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 247 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Henicophaps
- Species foersteri
Where it lives
Umboi (west of New Britain), New Britain and Lolobau (west of northeastern New Britain; southeastern Bismarck Arch.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 247 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The New Britain Bronzewing is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The New Britain Bronzewing is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The New Britain Bronzewing (Henicophaps foersteri) is a member of the Columbidae family, within the order Columbiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Umboi (w of New Britain), New Britain and Lolobau (w of ne New Britain; se Bismarck Arch.).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 247 g, with a wing length of about 20.3 cm and a tail of around 13.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 31,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the New Britain Bronzewing?
The New Britain Bronzewing is a large bird that weighs around 247 g.
Where does the New Britain Bronzewing live?
The New Britain Bronzewing is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Umboi (w of New Britain), New Britain and Lolobau (w of ne New Britain; se Bismarck Arch.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the New Britain Bronzewing belong to?
The New Britain Bronzewing (Henicophaps foersteri) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the New Britain Bronzewing eat?
The New Britain Bronzewing is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the New Britain Bronzewing migrate?
The New Britain Bronzewing is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the New Britain Bronzewing endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the New Britain Bronzewing's range?
The New Britain Bronzewing has a mapped global range of about 31,000 km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Columbidae
A field guide to the Columbidae family — 352 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.