Name of species:  Nicobar pigeon

Food: Seeds, fruit and buds. It is attracted to areas where grain is available

Life span: Upto 15 years

Sound/s: Coo

Habitat: Andaman and Nicobar islands

Other facts

• It’s a large pigeon, measuring 40 cm (16 in) in length. The head is grey, like the upper neck plumage, which turns into green and copper hackles.
• It roams in flocks from island to island, usually sleeping on isles where no predators can attack.
• It does not shy away from areas inhabited by humans.
• The short white tail is prominent in flight and serves as a ‘taillight’ keeping flocks together when crossing the sea at dawn or dusk.