Family: Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)

Authority: (Rothschild, 1896)

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(ii)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has small and restricted population belonging to a single subpopulation, which is inferred to be in decline owing to habitat loss and degradation within the range. It is therefore assessed as Vulnerable. 

Population size: 5600-6000 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 9,870 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Oceanian
IUCN System - Terrestrial