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Emerald dove

Emerald dove.
Emerald dove

Scientific name

Chalcophaps indica

Size

    Length: 23-27 cm

    Wingspan: 43-46 cm 

Population

Common

Where to see

Emerald doves are ground-dwelling birds; look for them scratching the undergrowth in more densely forested sections of the park like Palm Glen circuit or the Botanic Gardens.