Nicobar Pigeon

Population Status
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Nicobar Pigeon

Caloenas nicobarica 

 

Diet

Nicobar Pigeons eat seeds, fruits and buds, and grains where it is available. 

Habitat

This bird can be found in small, densely populated islands. It additionally inhabits rainforests, dry forests, mangroves, and shrublands.

Nesting

These birds are monogamous and mate for life. The female lays one bluish white egg and both parents incubate for around 2.5 weeks.

Did you know?

Nicobar pigeons are the closest living relatives of the dodo.

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