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Ryukyu Woodpigeon

Columba jouyi

Extinct

Famille

Columbidae

Ordre

Columbiformes

À propos

Ryukyu Woodpigeon (Columba jouyi) — ~45 cm. Extinct. Inhabited the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Dark iridescent plumage with a white collar; related to Japanese Woodpigeon. Last confirmed record in the early 20th century. Extinct due to deforestation and hunting pressure.

Identification

Plumage

Ryukyu Woodpigeon: extinct; dark glossy above; iridescent neck; pale below; Ryukyu island endemic; extinct through hunting

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

Statut de conservation

Extinct

IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense forest in West Africa. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille	Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus	Columba
Espèces	Columba jouyi

Distribution

Ryukyu Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

Is the Ryukyu Woodpigeon endangered?

The Ryukyu Woodpigeon has a conservation status of Extinct.

What does the Ryukyu Woodpigeon sound like?

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense forest in West Africa. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

What order and family does the Ryukyu Woodpigeon belong to?

The Ryukyu Woodpigeon (Columba jouyi) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.