Ducula nicobarica
The Nicobar Imperial Pigeon (*Ducula nicobarica*) is a striking, medium-sized member of the pigeon family (Columbidae), endemic to the remote Nicobar Islands. Measuring approximately 38-41 cm (15-16 inches) in length, this arboreal species boasts a captivating metallic green to bronze iridescence across its upperparts and breast, contrasting sharply with its distinctive pale greyish-white head and neck. Its underparts, particularly the vent and undertail coverts, are a rich rufous or chestnut...
Found primarily in lowland coastal evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, including mangroves and small offshore islets, typically from sea level up to low elevations.
Mainly frugivorous, feeding on a wide variety of ripe fruits, berries, and drupes, including figs and nutmegs, gleaned directly from trees.
The Nicobar Imperial Pigeon is primarily diurnal and arboreal, spending most of its time in the dense canopy of coastal forests. Foraging involves meticulously gleaning ripe fruits directly from branches, often swallowing large drupes and figs whole. While often observed singly or in pairs, these...
The Nicobar Imperial Pigeon (*Ducula nicobarica*) is strictly endemic to the Nicobar Islands, an archipelago in the eastern Indian Ocean administered by India. Its distribution spans across numerous islands within the group, including Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar, Car Nicobar, Katchal, Teressa, ...
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- Endemic exclusively to the Nicobar Islands, making it a truly unique island specialist. - Its scientific name, *nicobarica*, directly references its island home. - Despite its large size, it builds a remarkably flimsy nest of twigs, a common trait among many pigeon species. - It is a crucial se...