Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Nilgiri wood pigeon
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Vulnerable
Approximate size(adult):
A large pigeon about 36–39 cm in length; characterized by a dark grey head, iridescent scaly pattern on the nape, and pinkish-grey breast with slaty wings and tail.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident species — it does not migrate.
Migrate to:
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Breeding season:
March to July, occasionally extending till September in parts of the Western Ghats.
Breed in:
Nests are built in tall evergreen trees within moist montane forests. The nest is a simple platform of twigs, where typically one egg is laid.
Habitat:
Found in tropical and subtropical evergreen forests, particularly montane and shola forests of the Western Ghats and southern India, usually above 600 meters elevation.
Diet:
Primarily frugivorous, feeding on a variety of wild forest fruits, berries, and figs; occasionally consumes seeds.
