About the Nicobar Pigeon
The Nicobar pigeon or Nicobar dove is a bird found on small islands and in coastal regions from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, east through the Indonesian Archipelago, to the Solomons and Palau. It is the only living member of the genus Caloenas alongside the extinct spotted green pigeon and Kanaka pigeon, and is the closest living relative of the extinct dodo and Rodrigues solitaire.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Caloenas nicobarica |
| Species Codes | nicpig1, NIPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nicobar Pigeon belong to?
The Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Nicobar Pigeon?
The Nicobar Pigeon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Nicobar Pigeon?
The Nicobar pigeon or Nicobar dove is a bird found on small islands and in coastal regions from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, east through the Indonesian Archipelago, to the Solomons and Palau. It is the only living member of the genus Caloenas alongside the extinct spotted green pigeon an...
Where can I report a Nicobar Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Nicobar Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nicpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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