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Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Nesoenas rodericanus

Extinct
الفصيلة
Columbidae
الرتبة
Columbiformes

حول

Extinct Mascarene dove, known only from subfossil remains discovered on Rodrigues Island. It was a medium-sized, ground-dwelling pigeon related to the Pink Pigeon. Likely became extinct in the 17th or 18th century following human settlement, introduced predators, and habitat clearance on the small island.

التعرف

الريش

African Mourning-dove: gray-blue; black half-collar; pale orange-buff below; pink orbital ring; East African woodland dove

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Extinct
IUCN Red List

الصوت

الغناء

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of African dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
الفصيلة Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Nesoenas
الأنواع Nesoenas rodericanus

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Rodrigues Turtle-dove endangered?
The Rodrigues Turtle-dove has a conservation status of Extinct.
What does the Rodrigues Turtle-dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of African dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
What order and family does the Rodrigues Turtle-dove belong to?
The Rodrigues Turtle-dove (Nesoenas rodericanus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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