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Nicobar Imperial-pigeon

Ducula nicobarica

Near Threatened
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

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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Sobre

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

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL.

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Nicobar Imperial-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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