Rodrigues Pigeon Colouring Page

Rodrigues Pigeon (Nesoenas rodericanus). Country of origin: Rodrigues, an island belonging to Mauritius. Extinction: It disappeared during the 1700s; a precise extinction year cannot be established from the surviving accounts. Cause: Hunting and predation by introduced mammals are likely causes, alongside changes to the island's vegetation. Special characteristics: Its detailed appearance is poorly known. Reconstructions suggest a small rounded pigeon with a slim bill and a rounded tail, resembling a turtle dove. How to Colour: Try soft grey-brown feathers, a paler belly and muted pink feet as suggested reconstruction colours. Its true plumage is poorly known; use gentle layers over the rounded body.

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