Nicobar Pigeon: The Closest Living Relative Of The Dodo

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Created by Dylan Dubeau
Executive Producer, Director, and Director of Photography: Dylan Dubeau
Host: Aranya Iyer
Editors: Jim Pitts and Cat Senior
Producer, Camera Operator: Andres Salazar
Writer: Emily Richardson
Music From Audio Network:
Frolics
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Exploring The Feathered Frontier.

[@runway313]

This bird is absolutely gorgeous! I can’t believe this is my first time hearing of them.

[@markp6621]

In Australia we have wompoo pidgeons... they're coloured like parrots..

[@geekdivaherself]

Precisely my thought! I'd seen a video about the dodo saying that there was a living relative that was brightly colored, but I had no idea it was THAT brightly colored!

[@GrubbySalad]

Maybe cuz it's fake like the mandarin duck 😅

[@entomoaugust06]

you should see victoria crowned pigeons

[@toddbennett7157]

@@GrubbySalad I can ONLY HOPE that you're kidding. . . . .

[@rodrisuarez7218]

Can you talk about the hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum? They come to my balcony to feed on the flowers and I find them sooo interesting! Would be awesome if more people learned about them

[@solar0wind]

Yes, they're so cute. In German they're called "little pigeon tail" (Taubenschwänzchen). When I saw one for the first time I thought it was a hummingbird that somehow got to Germany, but the lack of a beak gave it away.

[@piyo744]

Ugh. That thing's fucking terrifying.

[@ScooBdont]

I had seen them in videos and pictures for decades and finally spotted two of them in the wild for the first time last fall. I totally agree they would be a great subject to profile 🙂👍

[@ScooBdont]

@@piyo744 Are you thinking of the hawk wasp instead of hawk moth? There’s nothing terrifying about a hawk moth imo.

[@shestewa6581]

They’re so amazing! I’m from Scotland and when I went to Madrid on my gap year, seeing one was the shock of my life. I was freaking out running through the field back to the river screaming “THERE ARE HUMMINGBIRDS!! HOW?! THEY’RE FROM THE AMERICAS!” And my friends were laughing at me when I showed it. “Mi querida mariposa, es una polilla”. “My butterfly, it’s a moth”. (Mariposa is Spanish word for gay but we were friends and I didn’t mind them saying it cause I thought it was cute, since it meant butterfly).

[@Reyma777]

When ever the Columbidae have family reunions, the Nicobar Pigeon always shows up looking fabulous.

[@pawaw3287]

Victoria crowned pigeon: finally, a worthy opponent

[@user-zy4wv7yx1z]

It's me, I'm a nicobar pigeon.

[@aranyaiyer5994]

I would be jealous if I was regular pigeon haha

[@vangu2918]

@@aranyaiyer5994 Don't be, you are faster flyer with more stamina.

[@alexs5814]

He's the one uncle "little pidge" is never supposed to talk to lest he corrupt them to the devil^^

[@XSemperIdem5]

I actually have a soft spot for pigeons. And this species is gorgeous 😍 The white tail almost serves like a contrasting accent against their beautiful feathers.

[@aranyaiyer5994]

Love that description!

[@tamaradavis2276]

Me too.

[@damianhernandez2479]

Can you own this species?

[@pigeonpigeon7404]

@@damianhernandez2479 considering their conservation status, no. It would also be pretty cruel to take them so far from their homes (which would usually be in forests) for no reason

[@pigeonpigeon7404]

@@damianhernandez2479 8:02

[@pierreabbat6157]

What do you call a child custody dispute among pigeons? A squabble.

[@erick_fernandez_78910]

Should talk about common species that are often overlooked and show cool they are.

[@wormlunch]

For example, rock pigeons are awesome!

[@TsulaAngenati2292]

And Hamerkops. She mentioned them with the shoebill stork- they are very interesting

[@brendan5260]

Like bees. Did you know they conceive of time? And jet lag! Bees can experience jet lag.

[@erick_fernandez_78910]

@@brendan5260 That would be “sweet.” Actually, bees are really interesting.

[@MrMegatron85]

If I had to describe a pigeon in 3 words: kind, sweet, silly

[@seren6696]

And always hungry!

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

I'd say bold, agile, odd :p Interesting animals!

[@deadlydingus1138]

Here’s another: everywhere.

[@user-jt7kn8sc5d]

@@deadlydingus1138 since I love pigeons whenever I want a boost of happiness I just have to go outside for a bit and boom instant pigeons instant happiness

[@greentea.mp3]

@@deadlydingus1138 I have always lived in rural neighborhoods so I don't think I've ever even seen a pigeon.

[@JazzTheChameleon]

I'd love to see an actual video on the Rock Dove. They're so cute, and idk why people hate them. I know I see them alot, living in NY, but I adore how they mate for life. ♡

[@aliahaisyah615]

What a coincidence! I was thinking about this pigeon for about a few weeks now, and now you guys made a video about it? You guys truly are amazing!

[@fikrihaikal837]

You can't judt think of a specific species of animal on the fly. May you let me know what makes you think of thr bird in the first place?

[@odette6761]

@@fikrihaikal837 This person didn't say anything about the bird flying...

[@fikrihaikal837]

@@odette6761 "on the fly" is not literally flying bruh

[@odette6761]

@@fikrihaikal837 Nvm, I realized I read your comment wrong lmao Sorry for the inconvenience

[@someone_7233]

@@fikrihaikal837 maybe because she knows about them?

[@victoriawilliams2786]

Everyday I feed a mixture of several types of seeds and dried fruit to an average of 26 feral pigeons, blue Jays, Black Capped Chickadees, a pair of Cardinals, and several types of squirrels. My flock of pigeons can vary from about a dozen to over 50! Oh, I get a pair of gray doves and a woodpecker too.

[@PlaceholderDoe123]

I just found out about this pigeon this morning, now I get to watch an informative video on them. Thanks!

[@weevil8025]

I love pigeons, especially rock doves or feral pigeons or flying rats. The ones at the park know me because they always greet me when I go there. I don't feed them all the time as feeding wild animals is a bad idea, but I do put out nesting materials and boxes for the birds there. Since I take lunch with me to the park the pigeons naturally linger around me, and over time, they seem to sit closer to me. I've even held them before! They're really smart and misunderstood.

[@weevil8025]

Also does anyone know why so many of the feral pigeons I've befriended have missing toes? It's really unusual.

[@123four...]

@@weevil8025 Generally speaking, disease and materials getting tangled around the pigeons toes eventually causing them to fall off.

[@ernobacsi9725]

@@weevil8025 Human hair tangles on them,slowly cuts off circulation,then the toe falls off.

[@Nikki0417]

This is completely unrelated, but I love and need Aranya's shirt. You don’t understand how much I want that shirt.

[@aranyaiyer5994]

It's a great shirt! Was lucky enough to find it at a local thrift store. It's a men's t-shirt but honestly, if it's got birds on it, does it really matter? 😂

[@Nikki0417]

@@aranyaiyer5994 Oh, I meant the yellow shirt underneath it, but at least now I know where 1 of the shirts came from. 😂

[@aranyaiyer5994]

@@Nikki0417 OHHH. That one, I don't quite remember. It was ages ago! But if I remember, I will let you know for sure.

[@mread958]

It is so depressing knowing that every episode ends with the knowledge that we have ruined another species with all we take, take, take. We really don't deserve this earth.

[@brigidtheirish]

We're getting better, though.

[@iamnothale]

im 14 and this is deep

[@tonkinthehanoian1843]

​@@iamnothaleyep

[@bjcantrell1990]

You can help by throwing yourself into an active volcano. One less human, right?

[@synsvids]

Humanity will be its own downfall

[@animalogic]

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[@jjhggdcqz]

Please make a video about shrikes.

[@zeddyfin]

The striated caracara Phalcoboenus australis.

[@mathiasthomsen8450]

Please Make A Video On Spix's Macaw

[@loofy530]

With that straight dark hair-like feathering around their heads, they kind of look like extra fabulous goths.

[@vangu2918]

Yesss!

[@Michy.peachy]

Pigeons are so adorable how can anyone hate them 😍

[@andyprem]

until they poop on your head and furniture lol

[@cyanidenightshade]

@@andyprem pigeons are tragic as hell tbh, they were domesticated by humanity and then just thrown away. ive heard their poop is like that because their diets are so poor from eating garbage

[@justsomegirlwithoutamustache]

@@andyprem Also pigeon pants are a thing.

[@feuerling]

​​​@@justsomegirlwithoutamustachegood luck putting bird diapers on all the feral pigeons out there

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

i had 2 cockatiels before and loved them no matter where they pooop and how often@@andyprem

[@richardgaspar4590]

I like pigeons in general, they are always observing me, they are smarter than they seem to be and they can be really friendly if people don't scare them away.

[@Solomon0424]

Can you PLEASE talk about the American Pika? This cute lagomorph(rabbit-relative) live on the top of the Rockies of the United States. They eat many leafy grasses and consumes flowers. This tiny rabbit like animal is super underrated, and if not the American Pika, how about the Chinchilla and their cousins Viscachas. Chinchillas and Viscachas are rabbit-like rodents and should definitely gain more recognition. Thank you for taking the time to read this comment.

[@westzed23]

I would love to learn more about chinchillas and their cousins. Pika are so cute. They actually make hay to store for food.

[@someone16234]

April fools day falling on a Friday this year has the unexpected effect of meaning I’m stuck here trying to parse what’s a prank and what isn’t 😅. I was waiting so long for the joke to drop in this video before I realized it was a regular upload. Pretty Bird!

[@tharex927]

That Pigeon unlocked the golden Skin you get when you reached pigeon level 5000.

[@Mourdx]

Our greed overrides our intelligence. So many animals wouldn't be extinct if it wasn't for greed.

[@TunaFreeDolphinMeat]

Well said

[@mread958]

I think this is the most beautiful bird I have ever seen!

[@Forever_Rayne]

Such a beautiful bird! 🥰 Their feathers look like a mane.

[@laurapomeroy7341]

I love every living creature too much to hate them, I love pigeons! So prity with all the iridescent feathers.🥰

[@ironpulcinella3586]

Even roaches and mosquitoes???

[@denstination]

@@ironpulcinella3586 😐

[@EspeonMistress00]

@@denstination I mean they have a point xD.

[@UnwantedGhost1]

From my school days, I considered Seagulls more as "rats with wings" than pigeons. Their droppings was everywhere.

[@Thulgore]

I mourn for the the Dodo. Literally an animal we will never know but some of our ancestors briefly did. I wish there was a hope of at least bringing them back. I don't think that there is.

[@cosmobane6995]

And they died out not even that long ago in human history.

[@Getman0001]

Luckily, there is

[@pieoverlord]

No wonder the Dodo stuck to Mauritius. Those family gatherings must have made them very self-conscious.

[@sadiekill]

Pigeons don’t get enough love, people who think that they’re pests don’t realize that pigeons are actually domestic animals that’s why there are so many different colorful breeds that have been bred to look pretty/do a job, just like dogs. Rats and raccoons are wild animals that have adapted to city life (which doesn’t meant they don’t deserve love too) but pigeons are stray domestic animals just like cats and dogs. Some pigeons were even awarded medals of honor for serving in the military (look it up). Yeah dude carrier pigeons.

[@Guydude777]

What a gorgeous avian. Stunning!

[@Jessicahasopinions]

I love rock pigeons, they've got a bit of iridescence to them too lol

[@artemesiagentileschini7348]

We call them "Dundunay" From Tagalog to Waray to Tausug. They are mentioned to be one of the most beautiful bird in the archipelago in an 1854 book. I argue the trogon but I digress, Nicobar pigeon is very beautiful. They are just extirpated in moat large islands.

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

I thought the Victoria Crowned Pigeon was the largest extant pigeon in the world?

[@wormlunch]

I don't think the Victoria crowned pigeon flies, though. That said, they are both gorgeous!

[@scottlepak7068]

@@wormlunch I'm pretty sure the crowned pigeons can fly, but they do spend most of their time on the ground, much like a wild turkey. And all four of the crowned pigeon species are significantly larger than the Nicobar (off the top of my head, I think they range from about 4-7 lbs., with about 10 lbs. being possible for the largest Victoria crowned pigeons).

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

@@wormlunch It does fly, but why would that be relevant anyway?

[@wormlunch]

@@rasmusn.e.m1064 I did not know that. Well, if the Victoria Crowned Pigeon was flightless, then "largest *flying* pigeon" might apply to the Nicobar. See? It would have been an honest mistake to drop the qualifier.

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

​@@wormlunch Aaaah, ok. I guess that would kind of make sense because the prototypical "bird" for most people is flighted, so they don't really think flightless birds are "true birds". Would that be correct? I just don't usually think about that because I have been a big animal nerd since childhood, so I always knew about penguins and dinosaurs and all that. It's the same thing when I hear people being in doubt as to whether whales and shellfish are true fish. It baffles me. Though I guess whales are technically fish if you wanna be real cladistic about it.

[@tamaradavis2276]

Amazing birds. There are over 300 species of pigeons/doves (yes, they are the same) and the ones people typically complain about are not even indigenous to North America. What they are is a karmic replacement for the Passenger Pigeon hunted into extinction.

[@kib_world4207]

I wonder how this pigeon would look flying in slow-mo

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

Shiny

[@jamescanjuggle]

i just assumed the "oooh Yeah....." soundclip would play everytime they do

[@liambrandley2716]

I hope paleologic will do extinct birds like dodos, moas, terror birds, or mesozoic avian dinosaurs

[@kimbratton9620]

Wow the Nicobar pigeon looks amazing!!!😁

[@timehathtcg]

when a pigeon leaves the carribean i'd imagine em to look like this nicobar pigeon

[@crimsonfirelily]

These are absolutely beautiful. I wish we had them here. I may have to put this on my bucket list. Just to see them! 💜☺✌

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

3:13 City Pigeons: Time for Beauty!? Some of us have to go to work.

[@Kargoneth]

Beautiful structural colouration on its feathers.

[@aranyaiyer5994]

Agreed!

[@cryzz0n]

I actually have a soft spot for pigeons. And this species is gorgeous The white tail almost serves like a contrasting accent against their beautiful feathers.

[@joshuaokoro-sokoh2993]

6:16 As Tantor the elephant from Tarzan once said "and they (humans) call us (animals) uncivilized".

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

I never heard of this beautiful bird. Thanks you guys for your hard work 😊

[@BlueLoveYT]

Had no idea such a beautifully colorful pigeon existed

[@ProgressiveDiscussions]

This pigeon can be the best way along with perfect dodo bird DNA to bring back the extinct creature.

[@kevinquinonez838]

My younger brother calls this the rainbow pigeon

[@aranyaiyer5994]

Accurate!

[@jayak397]

As a person who stayed in the Andaman and Nicobar islands for a few years, I'm happy to see the Nicobar Pigeon here 😀

[@maximilianblum6125]

Please talk about the bearded vulture next .

[@toddbennett7157]

"Gypeatus barbatus" is my #1 favorite species of ANY vertebrate!

[@FioreCiliegia]

I still gotta say city pidges need more love. Be a pigeon in a world full of parrots

[@peanutbutterbean1738]

a local bird sanctuary near me has about 10-15 of these guys, they are super cool little guys, love their calls too, super interesting

[@icollectstories5702]

Can a Nicobar pigeon take down a coconut crab? If so, we need more!

[@aaryayt7747]

I am an Indian and a bird lover, and never knew about this one!

[@mariacardona2690]

I saw a tropical turtle Dove at the Zoo as beautiful in color as that Pigeon.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@niamtxiv]

You're probably talking about the emerald green pigeon

[@angelicagaldos]

They are gorgeous. Thank you for the awesome video

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear how are you doing?

[@MaDmanex100]

I love doves. They are a perfect adaptation to humans and has many interesting qualites.

[@Oh-mq6vq]

Bird lovers rise up! 🪶

[@idraote]

It seems the courting ritual of the male pigeons is exactly the same as that of the human males (6.48)

[@TheHighlander2024]

Wow! Very good presentation. I've learned something new today. The Nicobar Pigeon is very interesting.

[@frankdarrin8885]

would love a broad look at general small songbirds and the like. for a more informative view of the birds at my feeders. (live in the southern fingerlakes region of ny) but any would do. and also the bigger song birds that just seem to bully them. I love all over the animal logic content 👍

[@littlepinkskeleton]

I love my pigeon. He might be a pooping rat with wings, but he's MY pooping rat with wings.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

First time seeing this beauty! A true work of art!

[@StrikerTheHedgefox]

Pigeons don't really poop more than most birds their size, it's just that so many like to gather in one place, so they tend to make a mess wherever they cluster. They're very social birds, and surprisingly intelligent.

[@alexwixom4599]

Rock Pigeons are the most decorated soldiers of WWII!

[@fabianm.4217]

Cameras just don’t do them justice! They are a must see in person gorgeous animal!

[@yaphetgreen0222]

saw one of the beautiful birds in the la zoo recently! so gorgeous

[@lauragregory9436]

Pigeon with a mullet, love it!

[@123four...]

More pigeon vids! They really deserve more recognition.

[@forshizzlemywizzle]

I saw one of these at the zoo and I COULD NOT BELIEVE. Dazzling forest king, we Stan 🙏

[@JavierFernandez01]

Beautiful thumbnail.

[@humanimal4dub926]

I love pigeons. They get a bad rap but they are actually pretty clean creatures.....even the city versions

[@mrcesarnieto]

Been taking my 6 & 2 yr olds to see the progress of a pigeon clutch we saw grow from eggs to flight size. They were nested on a balcony by a mall in glendale ca lol

[@zainadam2364]

“The Nicobar pigeon is ke largest extant pigeon in the world” Crowned pigeon: “Excuse me??”

[@erikm8372]

How did I not know that you all did a video on one of my fave birds? The more “exotic” and tropics-dwelling pigeons & doves are some of the most striking aves. Surprisingly most can even be raised in captivity, many times, including Nicobars. I had a neighbor in San Diego with an aviary, in her jungle of a backyard, and she had a few of them, plus other things like turtle doves, Victoria crowned pigeons, even turacos… Love the Nicobar feathers…

[@topazrandoms8898]

PIGEONS!

[@caymendansby614]

Ok so when I first seen the nicobar pigeon I immediately thought it was the hippie of the pigeon family

[@papiwulfe8485]

I was not paying attention but just a glance the thumbnail of the pigeon's eyes look pretty terrifying

[@feralbluee]

hi Aranya - really enjoy your presentation - jeez, that sounds so stuffy. you’ve got a great personality (and i love your clothes sense). i’d love to know more about the Shoebill (they’re just adorable), the cassowary, and those flightless birds, the kākāpō in New Zealand. although i just looked it up to get the name right, and there are many flightless birds there, so maybe a whole review of all of them - very interesting. have a great day! 🦜🕊🦢🪶🦉🦅🦆🌷🌱

[@MoonsunBorosa76]

Such a beautiful bird.

[@naturecreatures1833]

This is one of the most beautiful birds I've ever seen. Great video, and very informative.

[@zillafact]

It's the first time am knowing about the species...thanks a lot Animalogic

[@animalogic]

Glad we could introduce you to the Nicobar Pigeon!

[@HabrenOdinsdottir]

I love rats and pigeons!

[@TheMannCrux]

PIGEONS ROCK

[@gingergranttech]

I'm in India..in andaman and nicobar islands ...and I have never heard about this beauty 😳

[@braydonthegreat5099]

I bet this will be the base species for future dodo cloning

[@jackthewinter5066]

I didn't know dodos had a relative alive.... And it was a pigeon :V

[@kevinrockz5]

Thats just a pigeon cosplaying a peacock.

[@SWASTIKB306]

Yes while I visited nicobar I did saw one . I was amazed how these popping pest be so beautiful

[@monkeyaround2066]

Nicobar sounds like a snack bar that helps you quit smoking.

[@Semirotta]

For some reason it does not surprise me at all that the Pigeon is somehow close relative of Dodo.

[@wonder_worm]

Happy To See This Pigeon Get Even More Love, As It's My One Of My Favorites (The Other Being The Jacobin Pigeon)

[@deadlydingus1138]

Their plumage makes me think of those stereotypical pharaoh crown hat things.

[@arianaink100]

Peak pigeon performance was all the advertising I needed

[@StarDangerous0]

This is what peak pigeon performance looks like, you might not like it, but you just need to move up your pigeon game...

[@trog69]

I learned about Dodos and their extinction when I was 4 or 5 and just starting to enjoy collecting dinosaur replicas. I traumatized me and I remember crying when I learned dodos were gone. Strange that I didn't feel the same about the dinos, though.

[@blackbird3456]

The dinos have disappeared millions of years before the dodo (love the name dodo for a flightless bird and it feels like they sleep a lot) that just disappeared a couple hundred years ago.

[@aadipdip1326]

Hey! can you create a video about "Great Argus" pheasant? i used to be able to see that bird in my backyard when i am still kid but now its not anymore, when i am searching that bird in internet, its kinda rare too...

[@jeffbrehove2614]

Aren't city pigeons technically called "rock doves"?

[@jimcuddy7407]

One of the most beautiful plumage

[@bigkahuna5477]

I have never seen such a beautiful bird, words dont do it jusice.

[@gauravdesai4477]

Such a beautiful creature. Aranya...Love from India 🇮🇳 ♥