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Nicobar Pigeon

Caloenas nicobarica

Near Threatened
Kanat Açıklığı
51,8 cm
Ağırlık
518,75 g
Familya
Columbidae
Takım
Columbiformes

Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 51,8 cm 20.4 in
Ağırlık 518,75 g 18.30 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

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

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: PL.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familya Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Caloenas
Türler Caloenas nicobarica

Distribution

Nicobar Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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