About the Andaman Wood-Pigeon
The Andaman wood pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. Classified as 'near threatened' by the IUCN, its population is estimated as between 2,500 and 10,000 mature individuals.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba palumboides |
| Species Codes | anwpig1, ANWP, AWPI, ANWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andaman Wood-Pigeon belong to?
The Andaman Wood-Pigeon (Columba palumboides) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Andaman Wood-Pigeon?
The Andaman wood pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. Classified as 'near threatened' by the IUCN, its population is estimated as between 2,500 and 10,000 mature individuals....
Where can I report a Andaman Wood-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Andaman Wood-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code anwpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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