Nilgiri Wood Pigeon

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Nilgiri_Wood_Pigeon
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:aircraft_operated low
gptkbp:behavior social
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous
gptkbp:breeding_range high elevation forests
gptkbp:breeding_season April to August
gptkbp:call cooing sounds
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-2 eggs
gptkbp:color grey
gptkbp:coloration iridescent neck
gptkbp:conservation_status Near Threatened
gptkbp:diet fruits
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Western_Ghats
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Columbidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1831
gptkbp:fledging_period 30-35 days
gptkbp:flight_style strong and direct
gptkbp:foraging_behavior arboreal
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Columba
gptkbp:habitat forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nilgiri Wood Pigeon
gptkbp:incubation_period 16-19 days
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 30-34 cm
gptkbp:local_names Nilgiri Pigeon
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:India
gptkbp:nest_material twigs and leaves
gptkbp:nesting_site trees
gptkbp:order gptkb:Columbiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:population_trend decreasing
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species Ashy Wood Pigeon
gptkbp:research_status studied
gptkbp:scientific_name Columba elphinstonii
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:species Columba elphinstonii
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization soft coos
gptkbp:weight 300-400 g
gptkbp:wingspan 60-70 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kalakkad_Mundanthurai_Tiger_Reserve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5