Chalcophaps longirostris
The Pacific Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps longirostris) is a strikingly beautiful and widespread member of the Columbidae family, renowned for its shimmering emerald-green plumage. Measuring approximately 23-27 cm in length with a wingspan of around 45 cm, this ground-dwelling dove is characterized by its iridescent green back and wings, contrasted by a reddish-brown underbody and a greyish crown. A prominent white stripe above the eye and a distinctive white patch on the shoulder are key identif...
Found in a variety of forested habitats, including rainforests, wet eucalypt forests, mangroves, dense scrub, and plantations, typically at low to moderate elevations near water sources.
Primarily consumes seeds and fallen fruits, berries, and occasionally small invertebrates like insects and larvae, meticulously foraging on the forest floor.
Pacific Emerald Doves are predominantly diurnal and secretive, often observed solitary or in pairs foraging quietly on the forest floor. They spend much of their day sifting through leaf litter with their bills, searching for fallen seeds and fruits. Roosting typically occurs in dense, low-lying ...
The Pacific Emerald Dove boasts a vast distribution across Southeast Asia, Wallacea, New Guinea, and Australasia. Its range extends from the Malay Peninsula, through Indochina (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam), the Philippines, and numerous Indonesian islands including Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi...
Least Concern
- The dazzling emerald green of its back and wings is structural coloration, meaning it's created by the microscopic structure of the feathers, not pigments. - Despite its bright plumage, it can be remarkably difficult to spot due to its secretive nature and preference for dense undergrowth. - Li...