VUVulnerable
Chatham Islands Pigeon
Hemiphaga chathamensis
Increasing
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionInvasive/problematic species controlSpecies recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in COLUMBIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chatham Islands Pigeon classified as Vulnerable?
Chatham Islands Pigeon is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Chatham Islands Pigeon live?
Chatham Islands Pigeon occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chatham Islands Pigeon?
The main threats to Chatham Islands Pigeon are 2.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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