Santa Cruz Is (Tinakula and Utupua) and Vanuatu (Espiritu Santo). Possibly extinct on Utupua.
Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 2,499 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Predation by rats, cats, dogs and pigs. Cyclones and volcanic eruptions may be a risk. In some locations forest is being extensively cleared and degraded. Hunting may also be a factor.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A low, moderately loud 'woot', repeated monotonously and slowly accelerating.
Similar Species
Grey-capped Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) which has green on upperparts, two pale bars on lower mantle and red bill.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet