Rodrigues Turtle-dove
Nesoenas rodericanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="nesoenas-rodericanus"></birdfyi-bird>The Rodrigues Turtle-dove (Nesoenas rodericanus) 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 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.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of African dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Nesoenas |
| Species | Nesoenas rodericanus |
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Other species in the Columbidae family