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Rodrigues Turtle-dove

Nesoenas rodericanus

Extinct
Họ
Columbidae
Bộ
Columbiformes

Giới Thiệu

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.

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

African Mourning-dove: gray-blue; black half-collar; pale orange-buff below; pink orbital ring; East African woodland dove

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Họ Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Nesoenas
Loài Nesoenas rodericanus

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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