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Chalcophaps indica

Chalcophaps indica

Chalcophaps indica is a species that is found singly or in pairs in dense understory forests. Flying very fast and low, through the trees, fluttering wings as they take off. Drinking water in streams and ponds.Listed as vulnerable species in the "China Red Book of Endangered Animals · Birds&qu

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Scientific Name Chalcophaps indica
Length About 25 cm
Weight No textual research information is available
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    Chalcophaps indica is a species that is found singly or in pairs in dense understory forests. Flying very fast and low, through the trees, fluttering wings as they take off. Drinking water in streams and ponds.

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    Listed as vulnerable species in the "China Red Book of Endangered Animals · Birds".

    On August 1, 2000, the State Forestry Administration issued the List of beneficial land wildlife under State protection or of important economic and scientific research value.


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    Traits & Behavior

    Appearance

    Terrestrial turtle dove of medium size (25 cm) with a very short tail. The underbody is pink, the crown gray, the forehead white, the waist gray, and the wings bright green. The female has no grey on top. Two black and white stripes on the back are clearly visible during flight.
    Iris - brown; Mouth - red, tip orange; Feet - Red.
    Cry: Deep, soft and plaintive tuk-hoop, with emphasis on the second syllable.
    Sex can also be determined by behavior, with males often nodding while calling, while females do not.

    Distribution & Habitat

    The named subspecies is distributed in primary and secondary forests in the tropical regions of South China, from southern Yunnan, Guangxi, Hainan Island, Guangdong to the lowlands and foothills of southern Taiwan and southeastern Tibet. Indian subcontinent to Australia.
    It is generally found in mountains and valleys. This species is found in Ambona, Indonesia.
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