Tooth-billed Pigeon
Didunculus strigirostris
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 37,6 cm | 14.8 in |
| Poids | 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
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Didunculus |
| Espèces | Didunculus strigirostris |
Distribution
Tooth-billed Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family