Asian Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica)

Asian Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica)

Asian Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) - Male

Asian Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) - Female

About Asian Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Birds
Order: Doves and Pigeons
Family: Pigeons and Doves

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.

Source: Wikipedia