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Andaman Wood Pigeon

Conservation status

Near Threatened

Population Trend

Decreasing

Alternate Names

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Native Habitat

Dense Forests

Diet

Fruits

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Andaman Wood Pigeon

Columba palumboides

This uncommon species appears to rely on dense forest. This exclusively arboreal species inhabits dense broadleaved evergreen forest and occurs in pairs or small parties. It is frugivorous, taking a wide variety of large berries and fruit, and wanders between islands in search of food sources such as fruiting fig trees.

Regional Names
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Taxanomy

COLUMBIFORMES
COLUMBIDAE
Columba palumboides

Quick Facts
  • It is a state bird of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.