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Mauritius Blue Pigeon
Alectroenas nitidissimus
Mauritius Blue Pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus) — Pigeons & Doves of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Mauritius Blue Pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus) 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 Alectroenas
- Species nitidissimus
Quick facts
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Mauritius Blue Pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus) belongs to the Columbidae family of the order Columbiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Mauritius (c Mascarenes).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Mauritius Blue Pigeon live?
The Mauritius Blue Pigeon is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Mauritius (c Mascarenes).
What family does the Mauritius Blue Pigeon belong to?
The Mauritius Blue Pigeon (Alectroenas nitidissimus) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
Is the Mauritius Blue Pigeon endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Columbidae
A field guide to the Columbidae family — 352 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.