CLASSIFICATION
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbidae
Genus: Chalcophaps
Species: indica
RANGE
Commonly found in parts of southeast Asia (Nepal, southern India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam), Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines.
HABITAT
Reside primarily in tropical forests, woodlands and mangroves.
SIZE
Length: 9-11 inches
LIFE EXPECTANCY
5-12 years
REPRODUCTION
- Can live singly, in pairs or in small groups.
- Males perform a “bobbing” dance during courtship.
- Builds scant stick nests in trees.
- Lays 2 cream-colored eggs.
DIET
Wild: Fruit, seeds and plants.
BEHAVIOR
Grey-capped emerald doves are primarily terrestrial and known to be fairly tame. They have a distinctive coo that they emit 6-7 times in a row.
POINTS OF INTEREST
- Goes by various names including the common emerald dove and the Asian emerald dove.
- Although they don’t fly often, they are known to be exceptional weavers when flying through forests.
STATUS
Least Concern