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Green-naped pheasant pigeon

Tropics·Bird

This bird builds its nests on the ground, protected below trees and bushes. The females lay only one egg in their nest, which both parents will take turns incubating. Once the egg hatches, both parents will care for the chick.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life spanMedian Life Expectancy is 9.8 years
  • Body size15-20 in. long
  • Native habitat Forests of New Guinea and nearby islands
  • DietSeeds and fallen fruit
Nicobar pigeon Cinereous finch
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