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Green-naped Pheasant Pigeon

Otidiphaps nobilis

Quick Facts

Scientific name: Otidiphaps nobilis
Class: Bird
Weight: 47 to 55 grams
Diet: Herbivore
Lifespan in the wild: Unknown
Lifespan in professional care: Up to 20 years
Conservation status: Least concern
Number of eggs: 1 egg at a time

About

I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA

The green-naped pheasant pigeon is primarily native to the rainforests of New Guinea, as well as other neighboring islands. They are most often found in hilly and low mountain areas.


I AM AN HERBIVORE

This species of bird is known to eat fallen fruits and seeds. The green-naped pheasant pigeon spends a lot of time foraging for food on the rain forest floor.


GREEN-NAPED PHEASANT PIGEONS ARE SOCIAL

Green-naped pheasant pigeons are somewhat social birds; they often live, feed, and roost together in small groups. When taking care of young, both adults take turns incubating the eggs.


LOOK FOR THE GREEN

The green-naped pheasant pigeon is most notably known for the green feathers covering the back of their necks. They are closely related to other pheasant pigeons such as the black-naped and white-naped pheasant pigeons, who are named for the same reason.


HELPING THE GREEN-NAPED PHEASANT PIGEON IN THE WILD

The green-naped pheasant pigeons at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo are enrolled in the Species Survival Plan (SSP). SSP is a program implemented by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to help ensure a genetically viable population exists.


I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM

Green-naped pheasant pigeons play a role in seed dispersal in their ecosystem, something that aids in boosting biodiversity in the environment.


 

Conservation

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