Chatham Islands Pigeon (Hemiphaga chathamensis)

Chatham Islands Pigeon, a reference photo — Photo: Ralph Powlesland | Department of Conservation · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The Chatham Islands pigeon (Hemiphaga chathamensis), also known as the Chatham pigeon or parea, is a bird endemic to the Chatham Islands in New Zealand. Growing to 800 g (28 oz) in weight and 55 cm (22 in) in length, the Chatham Islands pigeon is closely related to the kererū or New Zealand pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), the only other species in the genus Hemiphaga.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Chatham Islands Pigeon being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbidae
Genus: Hemiphaga
Species: Hemiphaga chathamensis

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