Nilgiri wood pigeon [SEP] parent taxon
Nilgiri wood pigeon
The Nilgiri wood pigeon ("Columba elphinstonii") is large pigeon found in the moist deciduous forests and sholas of the Western Ghats in southwestern India. They are mainly frugivorous and forage in the canopy of dense hill forests. They are best identified in the field by their large size, dark colours and the distinctive checkerboard pattern on their nape.
Description.
This pigeon appears dark grey and a black and white patterned patch made of white tipped stiff feathers on the back of the neck is distinctive
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