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Ryukyu Woodpigeon

Columba jouyi

Extinct
Familya
Columbidae
Takım
Columbiformes

The Ryukyu Woodpigeon (Columba jouyi) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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Hakkında

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.

Tanımlama

Tuy

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

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Ses

Şarkı

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

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familya Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Türler Columba jouyi

Distribution

Ryukyu Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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Sık Sorulan Sorular

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.

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