Aves > Columbiformes > Columbidae > Columba
Columba palumboides (Hume, 1873) – Andaman Wood Pigeon
Taxonomic Notes:
This is also known as the Andaman Pigeon.
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)Nesting/juveniles:
Indian and global distribution:
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Identification:
Sexual, seasonal & individual variation:
Status, Habitat and Habits:
This uncommon species is also known as the Andaman Pigeon. It is an endemic species that inhabits dense evergreen forests of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It mainly forages on berries and fruits (BirdLife International 2017).
Conservation Status:
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)
According to the IUCN Red List assessment, the population of this species declining, with the current population estimate of 2,500-9,999 individuals. The threat to its persistence comes from habitat disturbance due to large-scale agriculture and other human encroachments. Adult survival is low possibly due to hunting (BirdLife International 2017).
This uncommon species is also known as the Andaman Pigeon. It is an endemic species that inhabits dense evergreen forests of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It mainly forages on berries and fruits (BirdLife International 2017).
Conservation Status:
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)According to the IUCN Red List assessment, the population of this species declining, with the current population estimate of 2,500-9,999 individuals. The threat to its persistence comes from habitat disturbance due to large-scale agriculture and other human encroachments. Adult survival is low possibly due to hunting (BirdLife International 2017).
References:
BirdLife International 2017. Columba palumboides . The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T22690201A118217922. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22690201A118217922.en. Accessed on 13 February 2020.
Aves > Columbiformes > Columbidae > Columba
Cite this page along with its URL as:
Bhavanarayeni, R., and A. Bayani. 2023. Columba palumboides (Hume, 1873) – Andaman Wood Pigeon. Satose, V., A. Bayani, V. Ramachandran, P. Roy, and K. Kunte (Chief Editors). Birds of India, v. 2.17. Indian Foundation for Butterflies.
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