About the Common Emerald Dove
The emerald dove or common emerald dove, also called Asian emerald dove and grey-capped emerald dove, is a widespread resident breeding pigeon native to the tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The dove is also known by the names of green dove and green-winged pigeon. The common emerald dove is the state bird of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Pacific emerald dove and Stephan's emerald dove were both considered conspecific.
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The common emerald dove is a stocky, medium-sized pigeon, typically 23–27 cm (9.1–10.6 in) in length. The back and wings are bright emerald green. The flight feathers and tail are blackish, and broad black and white bars show on the lower back in flight. The head and underparts are dark vinous pink, fading to greyish on the lower belly. The eyes are dark brown, the bill bright red and legs and feet rufous. The male has a white patch on the edge of the shoulders and a grey crown, which the female lacks. Females will tend to have a browner complexion with a grey mark on the shoulder.
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Where the Common Emerald Dove lives
When to see the Common Emerald Dove
Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pacific Emerald DoveChalcophaps longirostrisThis is a common species in rainforest and similar dense wet woodlands, farms, gardens, mangroves, and coastal heaths.
Stephan's Emerald DoveChalcophaps stephaniStephan's emerald dove, also known as Stephan's dove, is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae.
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