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File:Chalcophaps longirostris, Crater Lakes NP, Qld, Australia.jpg

Pacific Emerald Dove

Pacific Emerald Dove

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Very similar in appearance to the Common Emerald Dove, this species is distinguished by subtle morphological differences and its range. It possesses the same characteristic iridescent green back.
Where to spot
Distributed across northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, and various islands in Melanesia and Polynesia. Prefers rainforests, woodlands, and dense coastal vegetation.
How to spot
Look for its iridescent green back and wings as it forages on the forest floor. Distinguishing it from the Common Emerald Dove often requires careful observation of subtle differences in facial markings or calls, or precise location data.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, typically foraging on the ground in the morning and late afternoon. Can be found year-round within its range.
File:Chalcophaps longirostris, Crater Lakes NP, Qld, Australia.jpg
File:Chalcophaps longirostris longirostris, Kakadu, NT, Australia 1.jpg
File:Chalcophaps longirostris longirostris, Kakadu, NT, Australia 2.jpg
File:Chalcophaps longirostris longirostris, Kakadu, NT, Australia 3.jpg
File:Chalcophaps longirostris timorensis at Karabella, Timor-Leste.jpg
File:Pacific Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps longirostris), Kuranda Birdworld, Qld.jpg
File:Pacific Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps longirostris), Queensland, Australia (53377423575).jpg
File:Pacific Emerald Dove Chalcophaps longirostris, Ned's Beach Road, Lord Howe Island.jpg
File:Chalcophaps longirostris, Crater Lakes NP, Qld, Australia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcophaps longirostris longirostris, Kakadu, NT, Australia 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcophaps longirostris longirostris, Kakadu, NT, Australia 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcophaps longirostris longirostris, Kakadu, NT, Australia 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcophaps longirostris timorensis at Karabella, Timor-Leste.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pacific Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps longirostris), Kuranda Birdworld, Qld.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pacific Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps longirostris), Queensland, Australia (53377423575).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pacific Emerald Dove Chalcophaps longirostris, Ned's Beach Road, Lord Howe Island.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
For a long time, the Pacific Emerald Dove was considered a subspecies of the Common Emerald Dove, highlighting the ongoing re-evaluation of bird taxonomy based on genetic and morphological studies.
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