Scientific name Ducula harrisoni Rank Species | Class Aves Genus Ducula Phylum Chordata Order Columbiformes | |
Similar Imperial pigeon, Columbiformes, Vanuatu imperial pigeon, Yellowish imperial pigeon, Chestnut‑bellied imperial pigeon | ||
The Henderson imperial pigeon (Ducula harrisoni), or Henderson Island imperial pigeon, is an extinct species of bird in the Columbidae, or pigeon family. It was described from subfossil remains found on Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Group of south-eastern Polynesia.
Extinction
The pigeon became extinct following human colonisation of Henderson, an event that had occurred by 1050 CE. Two of the other three species of pigeon on the island also disappeared, as did other birds.
References
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