About the Tooth-billed Pigeon
The tooth-billed pigeon, also known as the manumea, is a large pigeon found only in Samoa. It is the only living species of genus Didunculus. A related extinct species, the Tongan tooth-billed pigeon, is only known from subfossil remains in several archeological sites in Tonga. The tooth-billed pigeon is the national bird of Samoa and featured on the 20 tālā bills and the 50 sene pieces of the 2008/2011 series. Native only to Samoa's primary rainforest, it is considered to be endangered, with only a few hundred individuals thought to remain in existence.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Didunculus strigirostris |
| Species Codes | tobpig1, TBPI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tooth-billed Pigeon belong to?
The Tooth-billed Pigeon (Didunculus strigirostris) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tooth-billed Pigeon?
The Tooth-billed Pigeon is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tooth-billed Pigeon?
The tooth-billed pigeon, also known as the manumea, is a large pigeon found only in Samoa. It is the only living species of genus Didunculus. A related extinct species, the Tongan tooth-billed pigeon, is only known from subfossil remains in several archeological sites in Tonga. The tooth-billed pige...
Where can I report a Tooth-billed Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Tooth-billed Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tobpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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