Family: Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)

Authority: (Lesson, 1831)

Red List Category

Criteria: A3cde; B1ab(iii,iv,v)

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Justification of Red List category
This species qualifies as Endangered because it is restricted to four very small islands, including Saipan, where brown tree snake Boiga irregularis may be in the process of becoming established, and Tinian and Rota where the snake has also been detected. These three islands support 97% of the population. It formerly occurred on Guam, where it was extirpated by brown tree-snake. It is therefore very likely to undergo a rapid overall population decline in the immediate future. Fortunately, there has been little evidence of brown tree-snakes colonising any islands outside of Guam, and this species might be down-listed after a more detailed assessment of this threat.

Population size: 10000-19999

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 1,900 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Oceanic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome