New Zealand Pigeon (Kereru or Kukupa)
Order: |
Columbiformes
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Genus: |
Hemiphaga
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Species: |
novaeseelandiae
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Sub-species: |
N/A
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IUCN Red List:  |
Near Threatened (LR/NT or NT)
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CITES List: |
No Listing
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ESA Status: |
No Listing
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Recovery Plan: |
Not Located
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PVA: |
Not Located
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Habitat Type: |
Forest
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Diet: |
Herbivore
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Migratory: |
No
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Ground/Aerial: |
Aerial
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Longevity (years): |
15.00
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Clutch Size: |
up to 1
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
Not Located
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Breeding Months: |
January February September October November December
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
Not Located
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
*subspecies H. novaeseelandiae chathamensis (Chatham Island pigeon) is listed as endangered.
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Data submitted by: |
Starr McKinney, Jade McGill
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