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SPECIES PROFILE
Asian Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica)
Chalcophaps
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Forests woodlands near water
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Columbiformes
FAMILY
Columbidae
GENUS
Chalcophaps
📋 Description
SIZE
23-27 cm long 90-120 g
COLORATION
Emerald green with pink neck white shoulder patch
ADAPTATIONS
Strong wings for fast flight ground foraging
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Forests woodlands near water
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 2 eggs in stick nests incubated 13-15 days
DIET DETAILS
Seeds fruits insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss hunting
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Emerald Ground-dwellers: Asian Emerald Doves forage with 100-gram bodies eating 25 grams of seeds daily in Kerala's forests. Their emerald plumage glows.
2
Shy Foragers: These doves cover 2000 sq km in Tamil Nadu's woodlands nesting low in trees. Deforestation threatens their cover.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Forests ensure visibility for spotting doves
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for Asian emerald doves on forest floors
