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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:behavior
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ground-dwelling
generally shy and elusive
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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monogamous
participates in captive breeding programs
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gptkbp:breeding_range
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reaches maturity at about 1 year
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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year-round
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gptkbp:captive_breeding
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successful in several institutions
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Aves
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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tolerates humid conditions
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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1-2 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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gray
iridescent green and blue
iridescent green
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gptkbp:color_variation
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some individuals have more brownish tones
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gptkbp:coloration
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distinctive tail feathers
slightly curved and pale
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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breeding programs
protected areas
protected in some areas
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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Near Threatened
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gptkbp:cultural_representation
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featured in art and literature.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of peace
symbol of peace in some cultures
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gptkbp:diet
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fruits
seeds
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:Southeast_Asia
island regions
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gptkbp:egg_color
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gptkb:white
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gptkbp:eye_color
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gptkb:red
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Columbidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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by John Gould
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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about 30 days
about 4 weeks
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gptkbp:flight_style
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strong and direct
strong and fast
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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ground forager
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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low due to small population size
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Caloenas
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gptkbp:habitat
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tropical forests
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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coastal areas and islands
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Nicobar pigeon
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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about 14-19 days
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:Animalia
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 15 years in the wild
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gptkbp:local_names
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known as ' Nicobar Pigeon' in English
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gptkbp:mating_system
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courtship rituals include bowing and cooing
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
not migratory but may disperse locally
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gptkbp:native_range
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gptkb:Nicobar_Islands
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkb:Nicobar_Islands
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gptkbp:nest_material
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twigs and leaves
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gptkbp:nesting
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on the ground
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gptkbp:nesting_site
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on the ground or in low 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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declining
decreasing
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
cats
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Rock_pigeon
gptkb:Dove
doves and pigeons
Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica)
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gptkbp:reproduction
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monogamous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for conservation efforts
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Calvados
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gptkbp:size
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medium-sized
about 300-400 grams
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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often seen in pairs or small groups
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gptkbp:social_structure
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flocks
loose flocks
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gptkbp:sound
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cooing calls
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Calvados
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Caloenas_nicobarica_meyeri
gptkb:Caloenas_nicobarica_borneensis
gptkb:Caloenas_nicobarica_megarhynchos
gptkb:Caloenas_nicobarica_nicobarica
gptkb:Caloenas_nicobarica_palawanensis
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gptkbp:tail_length
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long and pointed
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gptkbp:tail_type
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soft and fluffy
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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males may defend nesting areas
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
hunting
habitat loss and hunting
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gptkbp:wildlife
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common in zoos
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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dark gray with iridescent hues
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gptkbp:wingspan
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approximately 60 cm
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gptkbp:year
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1845
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Calvados
gptkb:Madagascar_blue_pigeon
gptkb:Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands
gptkb:The_Dodos
gptkb:Columbiformes
gptkb:Dodo
gptkb:Pitcairn_Island_Pigeon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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