grey crown; red bill; white eye-stripe (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
Common Emerald Dove Chalcochaps indica
Native Range:
Oriental Region and Australian Region
Notes:
a stocky medium-sized pigeon widespread in tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian subcontinent, across southeastern Asia, and into northern Australia; prefers rainforests and dense woodlands.
iridescent bronze-green wings (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
pinkish-bronze breast and belly; white shoulder patch (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
dorsal view; note the short rounded tail (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
pink legs and feet (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
medium-sized stocky body (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
posing for a portrait (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
posing (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
usually stays in the dark forest interior (Australia; 2006-07-08)
posing for a portrait (Zoo; 2012-10-23)
taking a sun-bath; no, this bird is not injured! (Zoo; 2013-05-29)