Paradise pigeon (SciiFii)

The paradise pigeon (Carpoenas paradisea) is a species of fruit dove that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests of New Guinea to help boost biodiversity. The paradise pigeon is the largest of all known fruit dove species, growing to be about the size of a Nicobar pigeon, measuring 40 cm (16 in) in body length. The paradise pigeon is a shy and inconspicuous bird, camouflaged against the forest canopy by its green plumage. It is usually seen alone or in pairs, but a sizable flock may gather when feeding at a fruit tree. It eats fruit directly from the tree, or from the ground if items have been dropped by hornbills or arboreal mammals. Like other doves, but unlike most birds, it can drink by sucking. The calls made by paradise pigeons consists mainly of a soft, low coo. The conservation status of the paradise pigeon is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts.