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Timor green pigeon 'likely to go extinct' without urgent action, according to scientists

Phys · · 881 words · By Cambridge University Press
Conservation Urgency Endangered Species Biodiversity Loss

Researchers from Charles Darwin University and BirdLife International report that the Timor green pigeon is at high risk of extinction, estimating fewer than 500 individuals remain. The study suggests the species be uplisted to 'Critically Endangered' and calls for urgent conservation efforts in Timor-Leste and Indonesia.

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13 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The Timor green pigeon... is at serious risk of extinction and should be uplisted to Critically Endangered, according to a new study from researchers at Charles Darwin University and BirdLife International.”
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Two independent web search results confirm the study's recommendation to recategorize the Timor green pigeon from Endangered to Critically Endangered.
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“The study, published in Oryx, provides the clearest evidence of the rapid decline of the species, which is now estimated to number fewer than 500 individuals in Timor-Leste”
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Multiple sources confirm the population estimate of 100-500 individuals, which aligns with the 'fewer than 500' claim. The study's focus on the decline is supported by the provided search results.
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“is thought to be functionally extinct in neighboring Indonesia.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results specifically addressing the 'functional extinction' status in Indonesia.
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“Nino Konis Santana National Park was founded in 2008”
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“The study is based on over 1,400 days of field surveys by the authors between 2002 and 2025 throughout the Timor green pigeon's range, covering Timor-Leste, Jaco Island, West Timor, Rote Island, and Semau Island.”
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Two independent web search results explicitly mention the study was based on over 1,400 field days between 2002 and 2025 covering the specified regions.
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“In total, there were 96 records of Timor green pigeon, with 74 in Timor-Leste and the majority of these in Lautem district.”
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Two independent web search results confirm the specific numbers: 96 records total, 74 in Timor-Leste, primarily in the Lautem district.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Timor green pigeon (Treron psittaceus) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found on the islands of Rote and Timor. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland for…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timor_green_pigeon
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web search NEUTRAL — In total, there were 96 records of Timor green pigeon, with 74 in Timor-Leste and the majority of these in Lautem district. The majority (82%) of the sightings were located in protected areas ...
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-timor-green-pigeon-extinct-urg…
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web search NEUTRAL — During 2002-2025, we conducted > 1,400 field days of surveys throughout the species' range. Prior to 2000, most records were from Indonesian West Timor. Since 2000, most records (93%) and nearly all i…
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/oryx/article/timor-g…
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“The majority (82%) of the sightings were located in protected areas, particularly Nino Konis Santana National Park.”
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One web search result mentions that 82% of sightings were in protected areas, but no other independent source corroborates this specific percentage.
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“the authors estimate that there are 100–500 individuals left”
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Two independent web search results confirm the population estimate of 100-500 individuals.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Timor green pigeon (Treron psittaceus) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found on the islands of Rote and Timor. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland for…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timor_green_pigeon
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web search NEUTRAL — We estimate the population is 100-500 and recommend recategorizing the Timor green pigeon's IUCN Red List status from Endangered to Critically Endangered under Criterion C2a (ii); i.e. population esti…
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/oryx/article/timor-g…
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web search NEUTRAL — The study is based on over 1,400 days of field surveys by the authors between 2002 and 2025 throughout the Timor green pigeon's range, covering Timor-Leste, Jaco Island, West Timor, Rote Island ...
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-timor-green-pigeon-extinct-urg…
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“The island of Timor is divided into Indonesian West Timor and Timor-Leste, which gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 and was formerly known as East Timor.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to verify the independence date or the naming of Timor-Leste.
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“The island is located in a unique area, known as Wallacea, that separates Asian and Australian fauna”
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding the Wallacea region and the island of Timor.
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“The Timor green pigeon... is one of these endemic species.”
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“It is part of the Columbidae family (pigeons and doves)”
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“Despite being listed as Endangered since 2000”
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