About the Choiseul Pigeon
The Choiseul pigeon is an extinct species of bird in the pigeon and dove family, Columbidae. It was endemic to the island of Choiseul in the Solomon Islands, although there are unsubstantiated reports that it may once have lived on several nearby islands. The last confirmed sighting was in 1904. Other common names were the Solomons crested pigeon, the Solomon Islands crowned-pigeon and the kuvojo.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Microgoura meeki |
| Species Codes | chopig1, CHPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Choiseul Pigeon belong to?
The Choiseul Pigeon (Microgoura meeki) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Choiseul Pigeon?
The Choiseul pigeon is an extinct species of bird in the pigeon and dove family, Columbidae. It was endemic to the island of Choiseul in the Solomon Islands, although there are unsubstantiated reports that it may once have lived on several nearby islands. The last confirmed sighting was in 1904. Oth...
Where can I report a Choiseul Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Choiseul Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chopig1, or on iNaturalist.
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