New Britain Bronzewing
Henicophaps foersteri
VUVulnerable Endemic to Papua New Guinea
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The New Britain bronzewing (Henicophaps foersteri) 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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Range and habitat
Umboi, New Britain, and Lolobau (southeastern Bismarck Archipelago).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: New Britain bronzewing
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
