Nicobar Pigeon for Littlejock by danob
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Description
One for Luis who has shown us how lovely pigeons can be..
The Nicobar pigeon surely is one of the most beautiful of the many species of pigeons or doves. It is not a well described bird perhaps due to not being seen very often outside of bird collections as it inhabits deep undergrowth in the forests and mangroves of its native Indo Australian regions between the Nicobars, Philippines and New Guinea.
In the literature it is said to be rather thick-set a little unfair but with a relatively small head, the grace of the bird to my eye is superb, but I guess some may see it looks portly, but is heavier than most pigeons the same size.
The colouration is dark green iridescent, with a short white tail. Display plumage of the neck is green with coppery and greenish slate-blue overtones which droop down from the head. And the body provides us with a magical range of colours almost like a Peacock
Feathers of the mantle and wing coverts are pointed. The bill is black to grey, the legs are red, and the iris is white in adult females, but brown in sub-adults and males like this one.
Comments (46)
Zorg1955
Never seen before...I always learn so much with you ! Thank you my friend !
vlaaitje
I never saw this bird....what a gorgeous feathers....looks like metallic
vulcanccit
awesome colors!! lovely work!
Littlejock
Thank you Danny for this lovely and wonderful pigeon.. the colours and DOF look perfect. Look very strange and diferent with the species I see here. The pigeon of here is around 3 or 4 species, but the custom look very colourful and the owner can identificate in the challenge and competition flying. I learn with every pic from you. I feel so honored you dedi this pic for me. Thank you so much for your reference and kindness. Hugs. Luis
gs1953
Stupenda! Colori eccezzionali!
Firesnuffer
This has to be the most beautiful of pigeons! Wonderful colors and beautiful photo!
Janiss
Oh Danny, such wonderfull colors... again a gorgeous capture!
mark.spooner
Lovely subkect, great capture!
BibbyBear
What a beautiful bird. The iridescence is magnificent and the colours are amazing. Such a beautiful capture and a lovely dedi too. xx
MrsLubner
I can't stop starring at this. What an amazing pigeon! The feather length and shape is marvelous and the face almost pinched looking. It is thrilling to see such a pigeon just as it was thrilling to meet those colorful ones Luis introduced us to. Beautiful capture. I wish it had all of the body as well as feet but even without, it is a treasured experience.
kansas
Oh my! Such a beautifully colored bird! Thanks for sharing.
elmurray
Wow! That must be the king of pigeons - he is a thing of real beauty!! A wonderful capture, Danny and thank you for sharing something which, I am sure, none of us have ever, or will ever, have the chance of seeing. Have a great week. Eileen xx
mhyrdin
Amazing colors for this species ! Great shot.
TwoPynts
A real beauty here Danny!
BorisB
You're showing us gorgeous creatures, thank you!! Our nature is so rich!!
kurtsart
Fantastic radiant colors on the detailed capture! Makes our North American pigeons look like hobos :) And a great dedi to Luis.
alhak
fabulous bird and shot, i have never seen one like this before
dragonmuse
What a gorgeous creature :) And, as always, superb quality.
featherwitch
Wow!! I've never seen one of these! Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! :)
bpclarke
I've never seen a beauty like this before. Excellent capture and thank you for sharing this little beauty with us. Bunny
nongo
I've not seen this type either?? Wonderful example of this beauty!!!!!!
zoren
a beauty....!
Shucoda
Beautiful capture of this bird.. Love the colors... Well done once again mate :)
RobyHermida
That beautiful bird!!!! he had never seen it.... like me much a lot!!! Daniel that I privilege has of being beside these beautiful animals Jock will be very proud!! Bravoooooooooooooooooooo Roby ;O)
MedTran39
WOW - have never seen or heard of this awesome bird! Great capture!
jedink
love the colours, great photo
sharky_
I never knew there was some many different kinds of pigeons. Beautiful. Aloha
stuart83
Beautiful looking bird, never seen one in the wild, but have seen them in books Stuart
Dalyn
Hi Danny nice shot, have you have been to Bristol Zoo again? Dave
danob
Yes Dave where were you buddy lol