Wild Wonders

The Dodo’s Living Legacy


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The Nicobar pigeon is a colorful, iridescent bird native to Southeast Asian islands and the closest living relative of the extinct dodo. It travels in flocks, using its white tail as a visual guide, and feeds on the forest floor with a powerful gizzard capable of crushing hard nuts. The species is near threatened due to habitat loss, poaching, and hunting for gizzard stones, highlighting the need for conservation to prevent extinction.

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