Nature Seychelles - environmental conservation organisation

Blue pigeons © Gideon Climo

Scientific name: Alectroenas pulcherrima

Population in Seychelles: Unknown, at least 5000 birds

Distribution in Seychelles: Breeds on most large and medium islands, including Aride and Cousin

Habitat: Woodland, scrub and gardens

Nest: A loose stick nest is built in trees and shrubs, one or two eggs laid

Diet: Fruit

Identification: A large pigeon, usually in trees. May look uniformly dark but in good light, the pale blue neck and red head can be seen

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