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Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Nesoenas rodericanus

Extinct
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Rodrigues Turtle-dove (Nesoenas rodericanus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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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

Estado de conservación

Extinct
IUCN Red List

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Canto

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

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Familia Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Genus Nesoenas
Especies Nesoenas rodericanus

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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