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Apr 27

by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, pigeon, pin tailed green pigeon

Pin tailed green pigeon pair, Bhutan

The pin-tailed green pigeon (Treron apicauda) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. Its plumage is mostly yellowish green and it has pointed tail feathers. Fruits and berries are its main food. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is clasified as least concern by IUCN.

Sep 29

by Admin in Rajasthan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, pigeon, yellow eyed pigeon

Yellow eyed pigeon portrait, Jorbeed

The yellow-eyed pigeon or pale-backed pigeon is a member of the family Columbidae. It breeds in southern Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, north-east Iran and extreme north-west China. It winters in north-east Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Rajasthan including Tal Chhapar Sanctuary and Jorbeer, Bikaner. The yellow-eyed pigeon feeds largely on seeds, grains and berries, usually foraging on the ground but sometimes plucking fruits from the bough. It migrates southwards in October and November, forming flocks in winter and roosting in trees. At one time flocks were numbered in thousands of individuals, but the numbers of birds have dwindled and flocks now often contain a few dozen birds, and seldom exceed a few hundred. It returns to its breeding range in April and nesting takes place during the late spring and summer. The bird has declined in numbers over the years, chiefly because of hunting it is classified as Vulnerable by IUCN.

Mar 03

by Admin in Sattal 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikon, Nikon D750, pigeon, sattal, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Wedge-tailed green pigeon

Wedge-tailed green pigeon in rain, Sattal

The wedge-tailed green pigeon is also known as Kokla green pigeon. It is greenish yellow with wedge shaped tail. It is classified as least concern by IUCN. Frugivorous bird taking a variety of fruits and berries.