Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon

Columba elphinstonii

Vulnerable

The Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon is a pigeon of the Western Ghats and Sri Lankan hill forests. It feeds on seeds, grain, shoots, fruit, or buds in woodland, cliffs, forest, farmland, islands, or towns, and usually builds a simple stick nest on ledges, trees, or dense vegetation.

Family

Columbidae

Group

Pigeons and Doves

Range

Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Western Ghats and Sri Lankan hill forests

Population

≈ 2.5K-10K

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