The Common Emerald Dove, Asian Emerald Dove, or Grey-capped Emerald Dove is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in the tropical and sub-tropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and East through Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, the Sakishima Islands of Japan and Indonesia. The Common Emerald Dove has an emerald green back and wings. The wooded areas around are flush with them (both birds and bird watchers) and the authorities who run the place have done whatever possible to attract even more bird life. The common emerald dove is a stocky, medium-sized pigeon, typically 23 to 28 centimetres (10 to 11.2 inches) in length. The back and wings are bright emerald green. Common Emerald Dove – Singapore Birds Project.
The flight feathers and tail are blackish, and broad black and white bars show on the lower back in flight. The Common Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) is a medium-sized bird in the pigeon family. Scientific Name: Chalcophaps indica Alternative Name: Green-winged Pigeon Malay Name: Punai-Tanah Biasa Chinese Name: 绿翅金鸠 Range: Found from the Indian subcontinent to southern China, Southeast Asia and northern Australia Taxonomy: Polytypic.
Subspecies are: indica, robinsoni, maxima, augusta, natalis, minima Local Subspecies: …
Spotted – The Common Emerald Dove in Dandeli, Karnataka ( at Old Magazine House) The Old Magazine House in Dandeli, Karnataka is a haven for bird watchers. It is also known as the Asian Emerald Dove, the Green Dove, the Green-Winged Pigeon, or the Grey-Capped Emerald Dove. Its flight and tail feathers are blackish.