What does the Nicobar Pigeon eat?

The Nicobar Pigeon's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore, primarily frugivorous and granivorous

How it forages

Forages primarily on the ground, often scratching through leaf litter with its strong feet. Its diet consists mainly of fallen fruits, seeds, nuts, and occasionally small invertebrates. It has a muscular gizzard that helps it digest hard seeds and nuts.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the early morning and late afternoon.

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