In this episode, we take a closer look at the Nicobar pigeon - one of the most stunning and mysterious birds in the world. With its iridescent feathers and island-dwelling lifestyle, it’s not only ...

A member of the pigeon and dove family, Columbidae, the Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) is the closest living species to the extinct dodo bird. It is native to the Nicobar Islands, where it gets ...

Jan. 22, 2025 — Around 45 million years ago, a 4.6 feet-tall (1.40 meters) flightless bird called Diatryma roamed the Geiseltal region in southern Saxony-Anhalt.