ENEndangered
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon
Ducula aurorae
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
Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in COLUMBIDAE
Threatened in Cook Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Polynesian Imperial-pigeon classified as Endangered?
Polynesian 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 Polynesian Imperial-pigeon live?
Polynesian Imperial-pigeon occurs in Cook Islands, and 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 Polynesian Imperial-pigeon?
The main threats to Polynesian Imperial-pigeon are 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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