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Nicobar Pigeon

Caloenas nicobarica

Near Threatened
Envergadura
51,8 cm
Peso
518,75 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes
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Sobre

Large, striking pigeon, 40–41 cm, with iridescent hackled feathers in metallic green, copper, and bronze over the neck, dark green body, white tail, and red legs. Inhabits small forested islands from the Andamans through the Philippines and Indonesia to the Solomons. Frugivore and seed-eater. Near Threatened due to hunting and deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 51,8 cm 20.4 in
Peso 518,75 g 18.30 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Nicobar Pigeon: iridescent metallic green and gold hackles; dark gray overall; white tail; bare red feet; most colorful pigeon

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Família Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Caloenas
Espécies Caloenas nicobarica

Distribution

Nicobar Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Nicobar Pigeon endangered?
The Nicobar Pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Nicobar Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Nicobar Pigeon?
The Nicobar Pigeon has a wingspan of 51.8 cm, weight of 518.75 g.
What order and family does the Nicobar Pigeon belong to?
The Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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