Pink Pigeon - Columba mayeri

Length 1.3 ft (40.0 cm)
Weight M: 11.1 oz (315 g), F: 10.3 oz (291 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Semi-altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Endangered
Continents:AF
     

The Pink Pigeon is endemic to Mauritius and was close to extinction in 1991 but was saved by the efforts of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Adult
Picture/image of Pink Pigeon
02/15/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
02/15/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
Picture/image of Pink Pigeon
02/15/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
02/15/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
Picture/image of Pink Pigeon
02/15/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
02/15/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
Picture/image of Pink Pigeon
Lower Mandible (bill) seems deformed -- too short
04/11/2013 - Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX
Lower Mandible (bill) seems deformed -- too short
04/11/2013 - Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX

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