About the Asian Emerald Dove
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
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Chalcophaps indica |
| Species Codes | emedov2, AEDO, GCED, CEDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Asian Emerald Dove belong to?
The Asian Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Asian Emerald Dove?
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-winge...
Where can I report a Asian Emerald Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Asian Emerald Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code emedov2, or on iNaturalist.
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