About the Andaman Wood Pigeon
The Andaman wood pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. Classified as 'near threatened' by the IUCN, its population is estimated as between 2,500 and 10,000 mature individuals.
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Its head is white with a red yellow-tipped beak with red claws. The rest of its body is black. It is related to the green imperial pigeon and the rock dove. It can mostly be found on North Passage Island.
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Where the Andaman Wood Pigeon lives
When to see the Andaman Wood Pigeon
Peak activity in February · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Island Bronze-naped PigeonColumba malherbiiThe island bronze-naped pigeon is a small, darkish pigeon with a total length of 28 cm (11 in) and a wing length of 178–182 mm (7.0–7.2 in) in males and 165–176 mm (6.5–6.9 in) in females.
Cameroon Olive PigeonColumba sjostedtiThe Cameroon olive pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
Yellow-eyed PigeonColumba eversmanniThe yellow-eyed pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon growing to a length of about 30 cm (12 in) and a weight of 183 to 234 g (6.5 to 8.3 oz).
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