Mauritius Blue-pigeon
Alectroenas nitidissimus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="alectroenas-nitidissimus"></birdfyi-bird>The Mauritius Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a weight of 195.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.
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Mauritius Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus). Extinct. Last recorded in 1826. Approximately 35 cm; brilliant cobalt-blue with a red wattle and bare facial skin. Inhabited forests of Mauritius, Indian Ocean. Frugivore. Driven to extinction by hunting, deforestation and introduced predators following European colonisation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Berat | 195,21 g | 6.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famili | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Alectroenas |
| Spesies | Alectroenas nitidissimus |
Distribution
Mauritius Blue-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family