Nicobar Pigeon #3
by Winston D Munnings
Title
Nicobar Pigeon #3
Artist
Winston D Munnings
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
The Nicobar Pigeon ((Caloenas nicobarica), is a pigeon found on small islands and in coastal regions from the Nicobar Islands, east through the Malay Archipelago, to the Solomons and Palau. It is the only living member of the genus Caloenas. This is a large pigeon, measuring 40 cm in length. The head is grey, like the upper neck plumage, which turns into green and copper hackles towards the breast. The breast and remiges are dark grey. The tail is very short and pure white. The rest of its plumage is metallic green. The cere of the dark bill forms a small blackish knob; the strong legs and feet are dull red. The irides are dark. Females are slightly smaller than males; they have a smaller bill knob, shorter hackles and browner underparts. Immature birds have a black tail and lack almost all iridescence.
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May 7th, 2015
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Nora Shepley
WOW, THIS IS BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE, WINSTON
Winston D Munnings replied:
Thank you so much Nora. I've been traveling quie a bit and is just now getting to respond. I apologize for this late reply, but I really appreciate your comment about my work. Again, much thanks.
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