Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Chalcophaps indica
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Small, brilliant dove, 23–27 cm; male has iridescent emerald-green back and wings, grey crown, white forehead streak, and pinkish-brown breast. Widespread in forest, bamboo, and dense woodland from South Asia through Southeast Asia to China and the Andamans. Granivore and frugivore on the forest floor. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 28,8 cm | 11.3 in |
| Gewicht | 130,5 g | 4.60 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Zebra Dove: brown above; black-and-white barred underparts; bare blue orbital skin; small; Asian-Pacific dove; striped below
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 12-16 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Chalcophaps |
| Arten | Chalcophaps indica |
Distribution
Grey-capped Emerald Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family