Weather

Nicobar Pigeon

Caloenas nicobarica

As the only pigeon or dove to have such long head and neck feathers, these colorful birds are easy to identify. Their white tails act as a signal and way to stay in contact with other Nicobar pigeons.

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CONSERVATION STATUS

Threatened

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