Of all the birds alive today, the Nicobar pigeon is the dodo’s closest relative.
ORIGIN:
Southeast Asia
HABITAT:
Forests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1 lb
Height: 16 in
DIET:
Fruits, seeds and insects
PREDATORS:
Cats and rats
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp nails
REPRODUCTION:
1-month incubation
THREATS:
Habitat loss and human hunting
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
10-15 yrs in human care
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