Native Pigeon of Cook Islands
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
This is a indigenous breed bird of this island and also the other outer islands of Manke and Asin.
Location within country
Rarotonga
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Tamworth
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Tamworth
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Local pig
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Found on the smaller Cook Islands.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Large White
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large White
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Landrace
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Landrace
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Duroc
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Duroc
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Berkshire
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Berkshire
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
Rarotonga.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Muscovy Duck of Rarotonga
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Other name
Local Duck
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
The meat is widely accepted for local consumption.
Avian classification
middle level
Other specific visible traits
dwarfism and heavily muscled birds
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Judging from its colour and size these birds are of Muscovy origin. They were maybe introduced at the beginning of the 19th century.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Rarotonga
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
local horse
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Other name
Local horse
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Local goat
Country
Specie
ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
