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Pink Pigeon
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Pink Pigeon
nesoenas mayeri
The Pink Pigeon is a beautiful bird with soft pink feathers! It loves to perch in trees and is known for its gentle cooing sounds.
Habitat: Tropical forests and woodlands in Mauritius.
Appearance
The Pink Pigeon has a beautiful rose-pink body and head, contrasting with its darker grey wings and back. A bright red eye-ring adds a pop of color to its distinctive face, making it unique among pigeons.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusNesoenas
Category
BirdsRarity
Rare
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Pink Pigeons are related to the famous Dodo, both once lived only on Mauritius!
Their soft cooing call sounds like a gentle 'hoo-hoo-hoo' through the forest.
These birds form pairs that often stay together for their entire lives.
They feed their chicks a special 'crop milk' made in their own bodies!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Spreader
Pink Pigeons can help plant new trees because they eat fruits and spread seeds across the forest floor.
Ability
Forest Camouflage
Pink Pigeons have unique pink feathers that help them blend into the dappled light of their native forest environment.
Ability
Survivor Instinct
Pink Pigeons can adapt to habitat changes, helping their species recover after almost disappearing entirely.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 32-38 cm
- Wingspan
- 50-55 cm
- Weight
- 0.28-0.35 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Clutch Size
- 1-2
- Incubation
- 13-15 days
Diet & Feeding
These gentle birds are mainly plant-eaters, feasting on fruits, seeds, and leaves.
Age differences: null
Primary Foods
- Fruits
- Seeds
- Leaves
- Buds
- Flowers
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Mauritius Kestrel
Falco punctatus
Main natural predator of adult Pink Pigeons.
eaten by
Crab-eating Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
Introduced predator that raids nests for eggs and chicks.
eats
Mauritius Persimmon
Diospyros egrettarum
Its fruits are a vital food source for the pigeons.
eats
Strangler Fig
Ficus reflexa
Consumes fruits, contributing to seed dispersal.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Mauritius PigeonNesoenas PigeonPink Dove
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Pink Pigeon?
32-38 cm
What is Pink Pigeon's wingspan?
50-55 cm
How much does Pink Pigeon weigh?
0.28-0.35 kg
How long does Pink Pigeon live?
10-15 years
What does Pink Pigeon eat?
These gentle birds are mainly plant-eaters, feasting on fruits, seeds, and leaves.
Where is Pink Pigeon usually found?
Tropical forests and woodlands in Mauritius.
How does Pink Pigeon hunt?
Foraging
How many eggs does Pink Pigeon lay?
1-2
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