Family: Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)

Authority: (Scopoli, 1786)

Red List Category

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Justification of Red List category
This species was found on Mauritius, and although it persisted alongside humans for over two-centuries it eventually became extinct owing largely to deforestation. The last specimen was taken in 1826, with the last account in 1832. The species may have persisted until 1837.

Population size: 0 mature individuals

Population trend:

Country endemic: no

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