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Chatham Islands Pigeon

Chatham Islands Pigeon

Hemiphaga chathamensis

VU Vulnerable

High risk of extinction in the wild

Source: IUCN Red List

About

The Chatham pigeon, Chatham Island pigeon, or parea (from Moriori) (Hemiphaga chathamensis) is a bird endemic to the Chatham Islands in New Zealand. Growing to 800g in weight and 55 cm in length, the Chatham pigeon is a relative of the kererū or New Zealand pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae).

Classification

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