Henicophaps foersteri
Conservation status:
Endemic Vulnerable
Behaviour:
Phylogeny:
Taxonomy:
- Henicophaps foersteri Rothschild and Hartert, 1906, Massawa, New Britain. Distinctive genus belonging to the large radiation of bronzewings; may be most closely allied to Chalcophaps. Present species forms a superspecies with H. albifrons. Monotypic. (source: Handbook of the Birds of World)
Distribution:
Distribution:
- S Bismarck Archipelago, on Umboi, New Britain and nearby Lolobau.
Trophic strategy:
Takes fallen fruits, grubs and insect. Uses it usually long, heavy bill to probe into moist ground and into large fruit. Feeds on the ground.