The Nicobar Pigeon is found on the Nicobar Islands in India. The Nicobar pigeon is one of the most beautiful of the many species of pigeons or doves. Like all pigeons, the Nicobar pigeon is rather thick-set with a relatively small head, but is heavier than most pigeons the same size. It is not a very vocal species, giving a low-pitched repetitive call.
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A large pigeon can be up to 40 cm in length. The head is grey like the upper neck plumage, which turns into green and copper feathers towards the breast. The breast and flight feathers are dark grey. The tail is very short and pure white. The rest of its plumage is metallic green. The pigeon has strong legs with dull red toes.
Photographed at Discovery Cove, Orlando, FL
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