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Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Nesoenas rodericanus

Extinct
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

Über uns

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.

Identifizierung

Gefieder

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

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Lautgebung

Gesang

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

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familie Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Nesoenas
Arten Nesoenas rodericanus

External Databases

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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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