Nicobar Imperial-pigeon
Ducula nicobarica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ducula-nicobarica"></birdfyi-bird>The Nicobar Imperial-pigeon (Ducula nicobarica) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Nicobar Imperial-pigeon (Ducula nicobarica), 43 cm. Metallic green upperparts; pale grey head and chestnut-pink underparts. Endemic to the Nicobar Islands, India. Inhabits lowland and coastal forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened; deforestation and hunting in the Nicobars.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ducula |
| Species | Ducula nicobarica |
Distribution
Nicobar Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family