With reference to the Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea), consider the following statements:
1. It is known to forage in small groups, primarily in the canopy of fruiting trees.
2. It is found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
3. It is classified as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to the Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea), consider the following statements:
1. It is known to forage in small groups, primarily in the canopy of fruiting trees.
2. It is found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
3. It is classified as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Recently, the rare Pale-capped Pigeon was photographed in Assam&rsquo;s Dehing Patkai National Park, marking a noteworthy sighting for both birdwatchers and conservationists.

Statement 1 is correct: The Pale-capped Pigeon is frugivorous and typically forages in small groups in the canopy of large fruiting trees.

Statement 2 is correct: The Pale-capped Pigeon is very locally distributed across its range, which includes parts of India particularly Assam and the northeastern regions as well as Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Statement 3 is not correct: As per the IUCN Red List, the Pale-capped Pigeon is currently classified as &ldquo;Vulnerable&rdquo; due to factors such as habitat loss, hunting pressure, and a fragmented population spread across a limited range.

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With reference to the Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea), consider the following statements: 1. It is known to forage in small groups, primarily in the canopy of fruiting trees. 2. It is found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. 3. It is classified as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3