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Green Imperial Pigeon

Ducula aenea

Description:

Green Imperial Pigeon is a large plump pigeon, 45 cm in length. Its back, wings and tail are metallic green. The head and underparts are white, apart from maroon undertail coverts. Sexes are similar. This is an arboreal dove, feeding on plant material in the tree canopy. They are not very gregarious, but will form small flocks. The bird's call is deep and resonant, and is often the first indication of the presence of this treetop species.

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Matara, Sri Lanka

Spotted on Jan 7, 2013
Submitted on Jan 7, 2013

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