Choiseul Pigeon Colouring Page

Choiseul Pigeon (Microgoura meeki). Country of origin: Choiseul Island in the Solomon Islands. Extinction: The last confirmed specimens date to 1904; later searches failed to find it. Cause: Predation by introduced cats is the leading explanation, with hunting and habitat changes possible additional pressures. Special characteristics: This sturdy ground pigeon had a swept-back crest, a shield on its forehead and a short tail. How to Colour: Try blue-grey on the head and crest, brown wings, an orange-buff belly and a dark purplish tail. Follow the crest feathers with short strokes and blend gently over the rounded breast.

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