The Nicobar Pigeon is probably the most beautiful among pigeon species. And yes, it is the closest living relative of the dodo and Rodrigues solitaire, two birds that went extinct due to human intervention. The Nicobar Pigeon is slightly larger than other pigeons with a length of 40 centimetres. It is a noisy bird which repeatedly makes a low-pitched call. It is commonly found in the Islands of Nicobar, southwest peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, the Solomon Islands and Palau.
However, their numbers are declined due to human intervention. They are captured to be kept as pets and hunted down for food.
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