Grey-capped Emerald Dove
Chalcophaps indica
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Paloma esmeralda (Chalcophaps indica), 23–27 cm. Plumaje verde esmeralda brillante en alas; cabeza y partes inferiores grises rosadas; frente blanca. Habita en selvas húmedas y bordes de bosque desde la India hasta el sudeste asiático y Australia. Se alimenta de semillas y frutos en el suelo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,8 cm | 11.3 in |
| Peso | 130,5 g | 4.60 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Zebra Dove: brown above; black-and-white barred underparts; bare blue orbital skin; small; Asian-Pacific dove; striped below
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 12-16 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Chalcophaps |
| Especies | Chalcophaps indica |
Distribution
Grey-capped Emerald Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Grey-capped Emerald Dove endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family