Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon
- Scientific name
- Columba elphinstonii
- Family
- Columbidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Why it matters
Endemic to the lush, montane rainforests of the Western Ghats, the Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon is a striking example of specialized avian adaptation. It is particularly distinguished by its broad wings and rounded tail, features that assist in its agile navigation through the dense forest canopy.
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