- Where to see one
- 5 U.S. zoos in our directory hold grey-capped emerald dove, confirmed against each zoo's own animal list.
Conservation status
Not Evaluated
This species has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List, so it sits outside the threat scale entirely.
About the grey-capped emerald dove
The common emerald dove, also called the grey-capped emerald dove, is a widespread resident pigeon of tropical and subtropical Asia, from the Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia. It is stocky and medium-sized, typically 23–27 cm (9.1–10.6 in) long, with bright emerald green back and wings, a pinkish head and underparts, a red bill and rufous legs. Males have a grey crown and a white patch at the shoulder edge, which females lack. It lives in tropical forests, dense wet woodland, farms and mangroves, usually alone, in pairs or in small groups. It searches the ground for fallen fruit and seeds and is generally tame. It builds a scant stick nest in a tree and lays two cream-coloured eggs.
Grey-capped Emerald Dove facts
- It is the state bird of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
- Males perform a bobbing dance as part of their courtship display.
- It spends little time in trees except when roosting, preferring to forage on the ground.
- When disturbed in a forest, it frequently walks away rather than flying.
Where to see grey-capped emerald dove in the U.S.
5 zoos across 5 states
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Colorado· 1
Indiana· 1
Kentucky· 1
North Dakota· 1
Oklahoma· 1
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