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Nicobar Imperial-pigeon

Ducula nicobarica

Near Threatened
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

À propos

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

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Ducula
Espèces Ducula nicobarica

Distribution

Nicobar Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Nicobar Imperial-pigeon endangered?
The Nicobar Imperial-pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Nicobar Imperial-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What order and family does the Nicobar Imperial-pigeon belong to?
The Nicobar Imperial-pigeon (Ducula nicobarica) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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