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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:adaptations
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adapted to forest life
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gptkbp:adult_plumage
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duller than adults
glossy and colorful
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gptkbp:behavior
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ground forager
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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year-round
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Aves
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gptkbp:color
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iridescent green and blue
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gptkbp:color_variation
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seasonal changes
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gptkbp:coloration
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iridescent plumage
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Nicobar_pigeon
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat protection
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
not currently endangered
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of peace
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gptkbp:diet
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fruits
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gptkbp:distribution
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Indian Ocean islands
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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seed disperser
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gptkbp:egg_color
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gptkb:white
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gptkbp:egg_size
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1-2
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Columbidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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gptkb:John_Gould
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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about 3 weeks
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gptkbp:flight_style
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strong and direct
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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feeds on fruits and seeds
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gptkbp:genus
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Alectroenas
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gptkbp:habitat
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tropical forests
tropical rainforests
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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lowland forests
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gptkbp:habitat_range
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Seychelles and surrounding islands
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Alectroenas nitidissima
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gptkbp:impact
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limited due to remote habitat
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:Animalia
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gptkbp:length
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30-34 cm
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gptkbp:local_names
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Kukul
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Seychelles
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gptkbp:nest_material
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twigs and leaves
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gptkbp:nesting
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builds nests in trees
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gptkbp:nesting_site
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trees
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Columbiformes
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Chordata
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Alectroenas_gravis
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for conservation efforts
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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often seen in pairs
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gptkbp:social_structure
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monogamous pairs
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Alectroenas_nitidissima_nitidissima
gptkb:Alectroenas_nitidissima_rostrata
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends nesting territory
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vocalization
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cooing sounds
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gptkbp:weight
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300-400 g
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gptkbp:wildlife
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exhibited in some zoos
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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60-70 cm
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gptkbp:year
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1861
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Alectroenas_madagascariensis
gptkb:Alectroenas_squamifrons
gptkb:Mauritian_blue_pigeon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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