About the New Britain Bronzewing
The New Britain bronzewing is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. In 1988, it was rated as a near threatened species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered Species. However, in 2000, it was warranted a vulnerable status.
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The New Britain bronzewing measures about 38 centimetres (15 in) in length, having 20.5 centimetres (8.1 in) long wingspan. The tail measures 13.7 centimetres (5.4 in), and the bill measures 3 centimetres (1.2 in) in length. It has a buff coloured forehead and a reddish brown crown. The irides and the bill are dark. It has dark brown upperparts, and the chin, throat, and ear feathers are creamy white. The greater and the median coverts are metallic golden green, and the lesser coverts are dark maroon. It has blue iridescent tertials.
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Where the New Britain Bronzewing lives
When to see the New Britain Bronzewing
Peak activity in September · a passage migrant species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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