Nicobar Pigeon

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:behavior ground-dwelling
forages on the ground
gptkbp:breeding_range 1 year
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:captive_breeding part of conservation programs
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-2 eggs
gptkbp:color iridescent green and blue
gptkbp:color_variation iridescent feathers
gptkbp:coloration distinctive plumage
gptkbp:conservation protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status Near Threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of peace
gptkbp:diet fruits
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:exhibition often featured in aviaries
gptkbp:family gptkb:Columbidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Georg_Wilhelm_Steller
gptkbp:fledging_period about 4-5 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style strong and fast
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ground forager
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Caloenas
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
islands and coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nicobar Pigeon
gptkbp:incubation_period about 14-16 days
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 32–40 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years in the wild
gptkbp:migration not applicable
non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Nicobar_Islands
gptkbp:nest_material twigs and leaves
gptkbp:nesting monogamous
gptkbp:nesting_site ground or low shrubs
gptkbp:order gptkb:Columbiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:population_trend decreasing
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Victoria_Crowned_Pigeon
doves and pigeons
gptkbp:research_interest studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Calvados
gptkbp:size medium-sized
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:social_structure loose flocks
gptkbp:species gptkb:Calvados
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:tail_type long and pointed
gptkbp:territorial_behavior non-territorial
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:type_of_care both parents care for young
gptkbp:vocalization soft cooing sounds
gptkbp:weight 300–500 g
gptkbp:wildlife maintained in several zoos
gptkbp:wingspan 60–70 cm
gptkbp:year 1769
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Andaman_Islands
gptkb:Pigeons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5