Common Emerald Dove
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Common Emerald Dove
chalcophaps indica
The Common Emerald Dove is a beautiful bird with shimmering green feathers. It loves to perch on tree branches and can often be seen in parks and gardens!
Habitat: Common Emerald Doves live in tropical forests, woodlands, and gardens across Southeast Asia.
Appearance
The Common Emerald Dove has a striking iridescent emerald green back and wings, contrasting with a pinkish-purple head and underparts. Its greyish crown and small white forehead patch, along with two distinct black-and-white bars on its lower back, make it easily recognizable.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusChalcophaps
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Despite bright colors, they are masters of disguise, blending perfectly into the forest!
Did you know its dazzling green feathers shimmer because of light bending, not paint?
These doves build surprisingly flimsy nests, often just a few twigs loosely put together!
Unlike many birds, they often walk, not hop, gracefully patrolling the forest floor.
Special abilities
Ability
Iridescent Camouflage
Common Emerald Dove has shimmering green feathers that help them blend perfectly into leafy forest environments, making them hard to spot.
Ability
Rapid Escape Flight
Common Emerald Dove can burst into flight quickly to escape predators, thanks to strong wing muscles and a compact body shape.
Ability
Expert Ground Forager
Common Emerald Dove can find tiny seeds and fallen fruits on the forest floor, using its short bill to pick them up efficiently.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 23-27 cm
- Wingspan
- 45-48 cm
- Weight
- 0.12-0.16 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2
- Incubation
- 14-17 days
Diet & Feeding
These colorful doves forage on the ground for fallen seeds, fruits, and small insects.
Primary Foods
- seeds
- fallen fruits
- berries
- small ants
- termites
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Crested Goshawk
Accipiter trivirgatus
A swift raptor that ambushes doves in their forest habitat.
eaten by
Reticulated Python
Python reticulatus
A large snake that ambushes birds and other small animals.
eats
Cluster Fig
Ficus racemosa
Relies on the fallen fruits of this common forest tree.
eats
Parasol Leaf Tree
Macaranga tanarius
Feeds on the small seeds from its dropped fruits.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Emerald DoveIndonesian Dove
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Common Emerald Dove?
23-27 cm
What is Common Emerald Dove's wingspan?
45-48 cm
How much does Common Emerald Dove weigh?
0.12-0.16 kg
How long does Common Emerald Dove live?
5-10 years
How fast can Common Emerald Dove move?
60 km/h
What does Common Emerald Dove eat?
These colorful doves forage on the ground for fallen seeds, fruits, and small insects.
Where is Common Emerald Dove usually found?
Common Emerald Doves live in tropical forests, woodlands, and gardens across Southeast Asia.
How does Common Emerald Dove hunt?
Foraging
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