Tooth-billed Pigeon
Didunculus strigirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="didunculus-strigirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Tooth-billed Pigeon (Didunculus strigirostris) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.6 cm and a weight of 400 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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About
Unusual, stocky pigeon, 29–31 cm, with dark green and chestnut-rufous plumage and a uniquely hooked, tooth-like bill unlike any other living pigeon. Endemic to Samoa. Inhabits montane and secondary forest. Feeds on fruits and seeds on the ground and in trees. Endangered due to deforestation and cyclone damage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.6 cm | 14.8 in |
| Weight | 400.0 g | 14.11 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Tooth-billed Pigeon: dark chestnut; glossy neck; pale below; hooked tooth-like bill; Samoa endemic; critically endangered unique pigeon
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Didunculus |
| Species | Didunculus strigirostris |
Distribution
Tooth-billed Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family