Nicobar Pigeon

Caloenas nicobarica

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Columbiformes · Columbidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

Nicobar pigeons are the closest living relative of the extinct dodo, and their iridescent neck hackles change from green to copper to blue depending on the angle of light.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Small offshore islands

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

8-12 years

Threats

Illegal Wildlife Trade
Ocean Pollution
Overfishing

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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