ENEndangered
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon
Ducula galeata
Increasing
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in COLUMBIDAE
Threatened in French Polynesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon classified as Endangered?
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon live?
Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon occurs in French Polynesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon?
The main threats to Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon are 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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