The pink pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) is a species of pigeon in the family Columbidae endemic to Mauritius. The pink pigeon nearly became extinct in the 1970s and the 1990s and is still very rare. It is the only Mascarene pigeon that has not become extinct.

Aug 6, 2015 · One theory is that the birds are naturally pink pigeons called Nesoenas mayeri, an endangered species. Scratch that one off the list, says Audubon field editor Kenn Kaufman: “The photos I've seen of the recent U.K. birds don't look anything at all like that species.”

Mar 8, 2024 · Endemic to this tropical paradise, the Pink Pigeon captivates with its delicate pink plumage, elegant crest, and captivating presence. Once on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss and predation, this iconic bird has become a flagship species for …

Very large pigeon with a pink head and underparts, brown wings, and a rufous tail. In flight, the pale head and rump patch are distinctive. Found locally on the island of Mauritius in humid forest, plantations, and secondary habitat. The common vocalization is a series of low, mournful hoots.

May 13, 2022 · Another bird from the island of the dodo is in danger of becoming extinct, scientists have warned. Genetic analysis of the remaining pink pigeons, native to the island of Mauritius, have shown that inbreeding threatens to wipe out the species within a …

Aug 13, 2022 · A breed guide to the Pink Pigeon, a native bird of Mauritius that nearly went extinct. Learn here the look and characteristics of the Pink Pigeon and its story of conservation and population growth.

6 days ago · True pink pigeons, scientifically known as Nesoenas mayeri, are endangered birds native to the island of Mauritius. Their rarity stems from their precarious population numbers in the wild and not from a naturally occurring color variation in common pigeons.

Nov 9, 2024 · Paignton Zoo said its bird team had cared for a pink pigeon, a species endemic to Mauritius considered to be endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Oct 25, 2022 · Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri), version 1.1. In Birds of the World (S. M. Billerman and N. D. Sly, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.pinpig2.01.1. A global alliance of nature organizations working to document the natural history of all bird species at an unprecedented scale.

Mar 6, 2025 · The Enigmatic Beauty of the Pink Pigeon: A Detailed Look. The pink pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) is a truly unique bird, instantly recognizable by its striking coloration. It is a mid-sized pigeon, similar in size to the common city pigeon, but where the similarities end.