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Himalayan green Pigeon  Orange-breasted Green Pigeon,Treron bicinctus,Treron sphenurus,Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies intro

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  1. There's a few similar species of green pigeons (Treron sp.). This could be one of the females.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-breasted_Green_Pigeon
    http://www.borneobirdimages.com/original_photo/2646
    Posted 11 years ago

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The Orange-breasted Green Pigeon is a pigeon found across tropical Asia south of the Himalaya across the Indian Subcontinent and extending into parts of Southeast Asia. Like other green pigeons, it feeds mainly on small fruit. They may be found in pairs or in small flocks, foraging quietly and moving slowly on trees. The nape is blue-grey and the crown is yellowish green. The uppertail coverts and brozed and the undertail coverts are unmarked rufous. The male has a pinkish band on the upper breast.. more

Similar species: Pigeons And Doves
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Dec 6, 2013. Captured Jun 6, 2009 07:25.
  • DSLR-A700
  • f/7.1
  • 1/500s
  • ISO200
  • 300mm