This Punai Tanah forage alone on the road, feeding on fallen fruits. Unlike the Spotted and Zebra Dove, this bird is very shy and I have to squatted low and approach slowly for this shot.
Also know as Emerald Dove for its emerald green iridescent wings feathers
Green-winged Pigeon (Chalcophaps indica) - male
11 comments:
wow, that is a stunning dove.
the Alps is the first place I have lived that doves and pigeons are uncommon (even rare at times!) - it seems rather bizarre to me to not have doves around all the time.
Dale
http://alpinebirds.blogspot.com
This is a real beauty my friend. You are so lucky to get such a beautiful bird in your lenses. Congrats Tabib.
Such a beautiful bird. I Never seen this kind of bird before. Great capture..
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Congrats! It is one of my garden delights here. It is getting rarer though with urbanization.
Wow, that is one creative design for the dove. The colours are perfect. I wish I could see these doves around here. You live in a very colourful part of the world Tabib.
Thank you for sharing these lovely shots, and the information.
AMAZING.. and funny to see a green pigeon ;-)
I like your blog and your photos. The Green-winged Pigeon reminds me, somewhat, of our Mourning Doves. I take all of my birds photographs here in my backyard where I live in town so my selection is not so fabulous. You can see what I have on My Birds Blog.
You have a very interesting blog with great and lovely birds pictures.
I just found this kind of bird on my backyard yesterday (March 28, 2011)...Now on, I'd saved him in a "bamboo cage"....wanna see him ? contact me at Bekti_Subekti@morrisonexpress.com..Thanks
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