Nilgiri Woodpigeon

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The Nilgiri Woodpigeon (Columba elphinstonii) is a bird endemic to moist deciduous forests and sholas of south India. They are identified by their classical checkerboard pattern on their napes. They are a globally threatened species.

Related Topics:
Deciduous - Sholas - India

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This pigeon qualifies as Vulnerable owing to its small, declining population, as a result of widespread destruction of its forest habitat.

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A few relict populations may still survive on the high altitude hills of the peninsula outside the Western Ghats formation (Eg. Nandi Hills near Bangalore)

Related Topics:
Peninsula - Western Ghats - Nandi Hills - Bangalore

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