Pigeon Seychelles Blue (Alectroenas pulcherrimus) in flight – endemic – Seychelles

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Pigeon Seychelles Blue (Alectroenas pulcherrimus) in flight – endemic – Seychelles

The Seychelles Blue Pigeon has a distinctive bright red patch of orbital skin extending from forehead to crown that looks more like a growth! The body appears black but in good light is dark blue.  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 in flight - endemic
  • FamilyPigeons, Doves (Columbidae)
  • Date Taken20160912
  • Location:Vallee' de Mair, Praslin Island
  • Area:Central Seychelles
  • Country:Seychelles
  • Region:All Indian Ocean
Photo File Ref: BIO10004ac Pigeon Seychelles Blue E 2 Vallee' de Mair, Praslin Seychelles Sept16 PH1_6668
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