The Manumea, or Tooth-billed Pigeon, is the National Bird of Samoa. Little is known about the species, found only in undisturbed forests and rarely seen. He leads a largely terrestrial existence, probably feeding on fallen fruits, which are crushed in his powerful bill. The wild population is thought to number between 70-380 individuals, with no captive population and no chicks have been observed in recent surveys. It appears that, unless drastic measures are taken, this heavy-set pigeon is likely to follow in the claw tracks of his cousin, the dodo.
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