Family: Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)

Authority: (Rothschild, 1891)

Red List Category

Criteria: D1

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Justification of Red List category
Although the species is thought to be increasing as a result of ongoing conservation efforts primarily focused on invasive predator control, the population remains small at less than 1,000 mature individuals. For this reason, the species is classified as Vulnerable.

Population size: 250-999 mature individuals

Population trend: increasing

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

Country endemic: yes