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Rodrigues Pigeon
Nesoenas rodericanus
Rodrigues Pigeon (Nesoenas rodericanus) — Pigeons & Doves of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Rodrigues Pigeon (Nesoenas rodericanus) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Nesoenas
- Species rodericanus
Quick facts
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Rodrigues Pigeon (Nesoenas rodericanus) is a member of the Columbidae family, within the order Columbiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Rodrigues (e Mascarenes).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Rodrigues Pigeon live?
The Rodrigues Pigeon is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Rodrigues (e Mascarenes).
What family does the Rodrigues Pigeon belong to?
The Rodrigues Pigeon (Nesoenas rodericanus) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
Is the Rodrigues Pigeon endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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