Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Wild Bird Wednesday 189 - Emerald Ground-dove

Back to Lord Howe this week.  For a bird that is 'often seen wandering nonchalantly about the forest and roadside' (according to the local guide book) I found it hard to get really good shots of this bird.  I think I would have replaced 'wandering nonchalantly' with 'frantically dashing' and 'often behind grass'!

Anyway, this bird is a Emerald Ground-dove (Chalcophaps indica). It is about 25cm long and you can see why it's called emerald.






I have been actively looking for new bird bloggers through twitter - so, if you see any new names on the link up could you make a big effort to hop over to their blogs and say hello!

As ever, click the blue button to join in.  SM
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43 comments:

  1. Cloudia9 March 2016 at 03:02

    That is a new jewel to me! Wonderful. I'll be back with my link in the morning.

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  2. Silver Parrot9 March 2016 at 03:03

    What a gorgeous dove! We have Mourning Doves and Eurasian Collared Doves here, but neither of them are this colorful so great to see this different bird!

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  3. Kenneth Cole Schneider9 March 2016 at 03:15

    Those are such striking colors! Beautiful dove!

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  4. Beth9 March 2016 at 03:24

    An eye catching dove.

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  5. Author R. Mac Wheeler9 March 2016 at 03:50

    That is a gorgeous dove!!

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  6. Maude Lynn9 March 2016 at 04:00

    Wow! Look at those gorgeous wings!

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  7. Brian King9 March 2016 at 04:09

    That is a gorgeous dove! I've never seen one with those colors. The green wings are beautiful!

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  8. FAB9 March 2016 at 04:41

    Certainly more colourful than our UK species. Well done for catching this skulking Dove.

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  9. Jo9 March 2016 at 05:30

    Wow Stewart your Emerald Ground-dove is beautiful. We have Emerald Spotted Doves in Africa (and parts of South Africa) but I enjoyed reading about your stunning beauty. Thanks for hosting this meme. I'll link up tomorrow (Wednesday). Greetings Jo

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  10. Pieni Lintu9 March 2016 at 05:52

    Beautiful green color!

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  11. Findlay Wilde9 March 2016 at 06:14

    Blimey that bird is stunning.

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  12. Anne Hagman-Niilola9 March 2016 at 06:18

    the bird is incredibly nice color. On the other hand a little weird-looking.

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  13. Breathtaking9 March 2016 at 06:28

    Hello Stewart!:) Wow! It's an Emerald beauty,and a gem worthy of note.I never knew of it's existence until now. The green feathers even have a tiny touch of blue.

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  14. Bas.9 March 2016 at 06:28

    heel mooi ,met een kleur die ik nog niet gezien hebt.

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  15. Rhodesia9 March 2016 at 06:47

    This is one of the prettiest doves I have seen. Hope you are now feeling much better Diane

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  16. John eos shooter9 March 2016 at 06:53

    Beautiful species! Gr. John

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  17. Montanagirl9 March 2016 at 07:14

    That's a beautiful dove - love the green!

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  18. Hootin Anni9 March 2016 at 07:50

    Wow....I'd love to have these in OUR World; in Texas that is.

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  19. Andrea @ From The Sol9 March 2016 at 08:05

    Oh my, Stewart ... I love doves and my favorite color is green. This is indeed a gift. Never knew there was such a beautiful Dove, but it has just been put on the top of my list of favorites. As for Frantically looking for new Bird Bloggers on Twitter ... you should just be patient and wait until you are old like me, then everyone's name looks like a new blogger every week, Ha! I hope you have luck finding new followers because there is so much to be learned by visiting your blog and more people should have that opportunity. Good to be back from Thailand. Didn't get to see many birds. They were there, we could hear them, but the canopy was so thick we could never find them to take pictures ... :( It was a wonderful trip anyway.

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  20. Gayle9 March 2016 at 12:02

    Stewart, you have the most beautiful birds in your area. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Susan9 March 2016 at 13:00

    Beautiful doves Stewart!

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)9 March 2016 at 13:04

    I am absolutely amazed at a green dove! Stunning. I don't remember if you said before, but did you camp on Lord Howe? Or is there a hotel? (I would absolutely love to see these wonderful birds, but I know myself well enough to know that I'd need a bed and halfway decent food, no matter how wonderful the birding.)

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  23. Anonymous9 March 2016 at 14:17

    What a beautiful dove! The emerald green is quite striking. Had to chuckle at your correction of the description.

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  24. Pat Tillett9 March 2016 at 17:26

    We have doves around here, but NONE of them are green. It is a beauty! Same thing goes for your photos...

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  25. Liz9 March 2016 at 17:48

    Great series, Stewart! I have only seen these doves in a bird sanctuary.

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  26. Lea9 March 2016 at 18:34

    That is an amazing color for a dove!
    Thanks for hosting this wonderful meme!
    Lea

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  27. Adam Jones9 March 2016 at 18:53

    If only our Collard Doves had a little more colour to them, I could probably learn to love them a little more. Great looking bird.

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  28. Lee9 March 2016 at 20:11

    A very pretty bird...and he certainly had his eye on you! :)

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  29. Phil Slade9 March 2016 at 21:01

    That one is a bit of a stunner SStewart. Emerald it certainly is and a cut above the average looking dove or pigeon.

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  30. Anu10 March 2016 at 00:17

    Great series of photos. So colorful dove!

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  31. photodoug10 March 2016 at 00:32

    Stewart, colorful dove. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Inspired By June10 March 2016 at 01:42

    You got some lovely captures, Stewart, despite being led on a merry chase! What a pretty dove!

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  33. This N That10 March 2016 at 04:44

    Interesting Dove..Looks like someone painted ours with green paint..Nice series

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  34. Ranten10 March 2016 at 09:12

    Thank you! Lovely pictures!

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  35. jp@A Green Ridge10 March 2016 at 10:50

    Although I am not a "birder" compared to you, I certainly love seeing creatures like this. What a beautiful bird, Stewart! I never knew it existed until now...:)JP

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  36. Linda10 March 2016 at 16:26

    Beautiful green color!

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  37. Haddock10 March 2016 at 18:54

    Like the two toned colour of the bird.
    She is looking suspiciously at you.

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  38. Anonymous10 March 2016 at 21:28

    What lovely emerald feathers!

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  39. eileeninmd10 March 2016 at 21:50

    Hello, Love this pretty ground dove. It's colors are beautiful, great shots. Have a happy weekend!

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  40. matti niilola11 March 2016 at 02:16

    Hi. Funny looking bird. Best regards.

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  41. DeniseinVA11 March 2016 at 12:54

    Love the colors in this pretty dove Stewart.

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  42. David M. Gascoigne,14 March 2016 at 00:25

    Wow, great shots, Stewart. It reminds of the incredible variety of colours among pigeons and doves.

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  43. NatureFootstep18 March 2016 at 20:21

    it is a good name for this beauty :)

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