UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Columbiformes Columbidae

Common Emerald Dove

Chalcophaps indica

UCIOC 1480

Common Emerald Dove

Chalcophaps indica

Columbiformes · Columbidae

Common Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica).

ATK118

DEF74

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 23–27 cm
Body Mass: 136.5 g
Diet: Omnivorous
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 118

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 118).

DEF 74

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 74).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: India and Sri Lanka Eastern of Southeastern China & Taiwan & Philippines & Indonesian Arch. and Raja Ampat Is. (Northwestern of New Guinea) Habitat: Forest & Woodland

6 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Chalcophaps indica indica
India to s China, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesian Arch. (except se Lesser Sundas and s Moluccas) and Raja Ampat Is. (nw of New Guinea)
Chalcophaps indica robinsoni
Sri Lanka
Chalcophaps indica maxima
Andaman Is.
Chalcophaps indica augusta
Nicobar Is.
Chalcophaps indica natalis
Christmas I. (s of w Java)
Chalcophaps indica minima
Numfor, Biak and Meos Num (Geelvink Bay is., n New Guinea)

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Chalcophaps indica

Which family does it belong to?

Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: India and Sri Lanka Eastern of Southeastern China & Taiwan & Philippines & Indonesian Arch. and Raja Ampat Is. (Northwestern of New Guinea)