Pacific Emerald Dove
Chalcophaps longirostris
Also known as: Brown-capped Emerald Dove
RarityFairly Common
Height25 cm
Get app to track
Seen a Pacific Emerald Dove?
Create a free account to record your sightings and build your life list.
Bird Gallery
1 / 6
Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"Despite their bright plumage, these doves can be hard to spot on the forest floor due to their ability to freeze motionlessly when disturbed."
Field Guide
Pacific Emerald Dove
4 sections
The Pacific Emerald Dove is a small, stocky pigeon known for its vibrant emerald-green wings and forest-dwelling habits. Found across northern and eastern Australia, this bird often forages quietly on the forest floor or flies low through dense vegetation, blending seamlessly into its rainforest surroundings.
Distribution Map
Tap to enlarge
Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Pacific Emerald Dove has been recorded.
Track Your Sightings
Download Wingmate to log birds you spot and build your personal collection