Liverpool Pigeon
Caloenas maculata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caloenas-maculata"></birdfyi-bird>The Liverpool Pigeon (Caloenas maculata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.
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About
Extinct island pigeon, known from a single specimen in the World Museum Liverpool and a painting. Believed to have inhabited Pacific islands, possibly the Marquesas or Society Islands, based on morphology. Dark grey with white spots. Extinct; likely died out in the 18th or 19th century from hunting and introduced predators.
Identification
Plumage
Liverpool Pigeon: extinct; dark above; pale below; iridescent neck; spotted wings; known only from specimens and paintings
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Caloenas |
| Species | Caloenas maculata |
Distribution
Liverpool Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family