Andaman Wood Pigeon
A species of Old World Pigeons Scientific name : Columba palumboides Genus : Old World Pigeons
Andaman Wood Pigeon, A species of Old World Pigeons
Botanical name: Columba palumboides
Genus: Old World Pigeons
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Description
Description
Its head is white with a red yellow-tipped beak. The rest of its body is black. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
41 cm
Feeding Habits
Andaman Wood Pigeon primarily consumes fruits, including figs and berries, as indicated by evidence found in its crop. Its feeding behavior involves foraging for these walnut-sized fruits.
Habitat
The andaman Wood Pigeon resides primarily in dense wet evergreen forests, favoring the sheltered, lush environments found predominantly on larger islands. These birds typically inhabit forested zones where they can forage and roost in the seclusion provided by thick foliage, often observed in pairs or small flocks within these verdant habitats.
Dite type
Granivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Old World Pigeons Species
Andaman Wood Pigeon