Pigeon Seychelles Blue (Alectroenas pulcherrimus) endemic – Seychelles

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Pigeon Seychelles Blue (Alectroenas pulcherrimus) endemic – Seychelles

The body normally appears black but as can be seen in this view the blue is visible. The Seychelles Blue Pigeon has a distinctive bright red patch of orbital skin extending from forehead to crown that looks more like a growth!  Interestingly the bird has muscular gizzards that break down seeds to aid digestion unlike other pigeons that pass through the seeds for distribution.

  • Species:Seychelles Blue Pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus)
  • Bird Type:Adult - endemic
  • FamilyPigeons, Doves (Columbidae)
  • Date Taken20160924
  • Location:Mahe Island
  • Area:Central Seychelles
  • Country:Seychelles
  • Region:All Indian Ocean
Photo File Ref: BIO10004a Pigeon Seychelles Blue E 2 Mahe Seychelles Sept16 PH1_8128
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