Nicobar Imperial Pigeon
Ducula nicobarica
NTNear Threatened Endemic to India
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The Nicobar imperial pigeon (Ducula nicobarica) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands. Its natural habitats are lowland forests, but it also feeds on fruiting trees in agricultural landscapes.
This species was formerly treated as subspecies of the green imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea).
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Nicobar Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Nicobar imperial pigeon
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
