Is a pigeon with a wide range of distribution. Aside from the Philippines where it was spotted in Mt. Sambilikan and Andanan watershed, Agusan del Sur, It is also found in Indian Subcontinent, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.These species belongs to Kingdom Animalia, Phylum-Chordata, Class-Aves, Order-Columbiformes, Family-Columbidae. Its scientific name is Chalcophaps indica.
It has categorized by the IUCN red list of threatened species as least concern. It has a stable population. It feeds on fallen fruits and seeds. They inhabit the rainforest and the wet woodlands, mangrove areas and coastal heath.
Its distinguishing features is the back and wings are colored emerald.
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