You'll Be Awed By This Exoticly Colorful Coat

Mother Nature is a true master artist. It takes only a few steps outside to see some of nature's most breathtaking sculptures.
In this regard, the Nicobar pigeon stands out. Nicobar pigeons are primarily found in tropical island areas of Southeast Asia, such as the Philippines, India, Vietnam, Solomon Islands, and Andamans and Nicobars. They stand around one and a half feet tall with whitetails and red legs.

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There are no natural predators of the Nicobar pigeon. Their bright colors have been displayed for all to see!

As non-native predators, such as cats and rodents, are being released into their habitats, the beautiful pigeon is now threatened with extinction. Recently, a conservation plan has been implemented to help the birds thrive.
Moreover, Nicobar pigeons suffer from a unique stomach stone that puts them at risk. Seeds and nuts are easily ground up and digested with the hard stone.
There is a high demand for the "gizzard stone," and many birds are killed for their stones. Occasionally, their meat is also eaten. Almost everyone would love to own a Nicobar pigeon as a pet - who wouldn't? As they are endangered, obtaining them is not easy.

An extinct relative of the Dodo has a spectacular rainbow-colored coat of feathers

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Nicobar pigeons have red legs, a white tail, and around 1.5 feet tall

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The stunning pigeon, though, is currently in danger of going extinct

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Plans for bird conservation have been put in place to assist the birds to survive and thrive

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It would be awful if Mother Nature's masterpiece were to disappear from the globe

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A group of zoos worldwide has formed a group known as the Nicobar Pigeon Species Survival Plan. About 500 birds are housed in various institutions as "insurance" in the event of extinction.

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There is a deeper issue to be concerned about even if it is unquestionable that Nicobar pigeons will reproduce in captivity, and the population will increase. The number of suitable sites for these particular species is rapidly decreasing. Having such a beautiful example of Mother Nature's work disappear would be tragic.