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Emarald Dove

EMARALD DOVE

CHALCOPHAPS INDICA

This is a species of pigeon that is endemic to the tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The common ground fowl is the ‘national bird’ of the state of Tamil Nadu.

EMARALD DOVE

CHALCOPHAPS INDICA

This is a species of pigeon that is endemic to the tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The common ground fowl is the ‘national bird’ of the state of Tamil Nadu.


Distribution:
The common land plant can be found in Peninsular Malaysia.


Habitat:

 Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.


Diet: 

Fruits, green plants and small animals.