Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Asian Emerald Dove
Pigeons & Doves
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Chalcophaps indica
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Range
Tropical and subtropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
The Asian emerald dove, also called the common emerald dove, is a widespread resident breeding pigeon of tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is the state bird of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Six subspecies are recognised, and robinsoni is the form listed for Sri Lanka (Wikipedia, general species account).
Only taxonomy was readable for this entry, so no description or behaviour is given. Nationally Least Concern (Sri Lanka National Red List 2012).
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- Where is the Asian Emerald Dove found?
- Tropical and subtropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia