Stephan's Emerald Dove
A species of Emerald Doves Scientific name : Chalcophaps stephani Genus : Emerald Doves
Stephan's Emerald Dove, A species of Emerald Doves
Botanical name: Chalcophaps stephani
Genus: Emerald Doves
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
Stephan's emerald dove (Chalcophaps stephani) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Sulawesi, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. 
Size
25 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Stephan's Emerald Dove primarily forages on the ground for seeds, fallen fruit, likely insects, and grit. Occasionally feeds on seeds from digested fruits beneath Metallic Starling colonies. While sometimes found in shrubs, ground feeding is prevalent, typically alone or in small groups.
Habitat
The stephan's Emerald Dove inhabits humid interiors of evergreen forests and can also be found in secondary coastal forests with a preference for dense forest areas in tropical regions. They are adaptable, extending into forest edges, degraded woodlands, and even plantation areas with undergrowth. Ecologically, they maintain distinct niches, reducing overlap with related species.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Emerald Doves Species
Stephan's Emerald Dove 
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