Possessing the beautiful iridescent feathers, the “beauty” of Nicobar pigeons makes many people surprised and admired. Have you ever heard of the Nicobar pigeon, a beautiful pigeon whose feathers shine like a rainbow? These are the birds closest to the Dodo, an unfortunately extinct bird.
Nicobar pigeons, whose scientific name is Caloenas nicobarica, are a species of exotic pigeons that are found on the islets and coasts of the Nicobar Islands, east of the Malay Archipelago and both from Solomon and from Palau. Currently, Nicobar pigeons are the only member of the genus Caloenas.
They are a large species of pigeons, measuring around 40 cm in length. The head is greenish gray, like the hairs on the top of the neck. The tail is very short, pure white. The rest of the coat is iridescent green alternating with bright colors like pink, purplish pink, orange, green and emerald green. The pupil is dark.
Possessing exceptionally splendid feathers, this beautiful pigeon makes many people think that it is a bird of paradise.
According to the explanation of scientists, the reason why Nicobar pigeons have a brighter color than normal pigeons is due to the geographic location where they mainly live.
Found abundantly in the Nicobar Archipelago, a small archipelago where they don’t have many natural enemies, Nicobar pigeons can comfortably wear their eye-catching outfit without fear of being discovered.
Living without hiding, without camouflage makes the Nicobar pigeons go wild.
Their breathtaking plumage is one of the most beautiful in the bird kingdom.
According to local people, the breeding season of Nicobar pigeons falls in the spring-summer period (April-May), they lay only one egg. The single nest is placed on branches with a wide canopy 5 – 10 m from the ground.
Dove Nicobar loves to eat nuts and forest fruits. They can live alone or in groups, in groups on the same tree.
Nicobar pigeons are also known to enjoy feeding and nesting in the desert forests of small islands. When feeding, they slide down to the ground, when they want to rest, Nicobar pigeons return to their nest. They were also found to take naps.
Due to its striking beauty, Nicobar pigeons are also hunted as ornamental birds. Currently, the number of species is also very small, it is a rare animal that is protected in the world.
