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Nicobar Pigeon

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The Nicobar Pigeon is arguably one of the most striking members of the pigeon family, known for its vibrant iridescent plumage and the shaggy hackles on its neck. It is a largely terrestrial bird inhabiting tropical islands.

Where to spot

Found on small islands and coastal regions throughout the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Southeast Asia, and Melanesia, typically near primary forest.

How to spot

Look for it foraging on the forest floor, where its iridescent plumage can still stand out against the leaf litter. Best observed on less disturbed islands. Identify by its metallic green, blue, and copper iridescent feathers, shaggy neck feathers, and short, white tail.

When to spot

Active during the day, usually seen foraging on the ground in the mornings and late afternoons. They roost colonially on offshore islets at night.

Where to spot

Found on small islands and coastal regions throughout the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Southeast Asia, and Melanesia, typically near primary forest.

How to spot

When to spot

Active during the day, usually seen foraging on the ground in the mornings and late afternoons. They roost colonially on offshore islets at night.

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This pigeon is the closest living relative to the extinct Dodo, a fact revealed by genetic studies, underscoring its unique evolutionary lineage within the Columbidae family.

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