Friday, September 01, 2006

Nicobar Pigeons



A double entry day to share some unique pigeons found at the World Famous San Diego Zoo.

This bird makes it's home (when not in a zoo) on the Nicobar Islands. Where are the Nicobar Islands you ask? They are in the Indian Ocean off Burma. Ohhh. They can also be found throughout S.E. Asia to Indonesia, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Notable characteristics include the upright wattle on the bill and long, spiky neck feathers that can be raised in a ruff. The tail is short and white.

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