Nicobar pigeon
Caloenas nicobarica
ok. 33,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
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- Mass
- 460–525 g; samice 490–600 gDorosłe osobniki
Nicobar pigeon — size comparison
The Nicobar pigeon inhabits forested islands from the Nicobars to the western Pacific. It has a dark head, a short white tail and elongated neck feathers fallin
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approx. 33.5 cm
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Nicobar pigeon — size comparison — facts and sources
The Nicobar pigeon inhabits forested islands from the Nicobars to the western Pacific. It has a dark head, a short white tail and elongated neck feathers falling over the back. Plumage shimmers green, copper and blue in sunlight. Most food is collected on the ground: fruit, seeds and small invertebrates in leaf litter.
It flies between islands, separating feeding areas from roosts and breeding colonies. It nests in vegetation on small islands and may seek food on larger neighbouring land masses. Both parents care for offspring, initially feeding crop milk and later introducing other foods. The youngster leaves the nest only once capable of flight.