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 International [Union for Conservation of Nature|IUCN], its population is estimated as between 2,500 and 10,000 mature individuals.

Description

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.