About the Bonin Pigeon
The Bonin wood pigeon is an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to Nakodo-jima and Chichi-jima in the Ogasawara Islands, south of Japan. It is known from four recorded specimens, the first from 1827 and the last from 1889. They averaged a length of 45 cm. This pigeon died out late in the 19th century as a result of deforestation, hunting, and predation by introduced rats and cats.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba versicolor |
| Species Codes | bonpig1, BWPI, BOPI, BOWO |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bonin Pigeon belong to?
The Bonin Pigeon (Columba versicolor) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Bonin Pigeon?
The Bonin wood pigeon is an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to Nakodo-jima and Chichi-jima in the Ogasawara Islands, south of Japan. It is known from four recorded specimens, the first from 1827 and the last from 1889. They averaged a length of 45 cm. This pigeon died out late in the 19th...
Where can I report a Bonin Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Bonin Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bonpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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