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Columba vitiensis

Alternative name(s): White-throated Pigeon

Photo by Matalevu
Photo taken: Pacific Harbour, Fiji

[edit] Identification

Purple and green crown, black wing and uppertail coverts, yellowish red iris, yellow bill, red orbital skin, white or grey chin and ear coverts, and purple feet. Sexes are similar. The young is duller than adult.

[edit] Distribution

Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Samoa.

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[edit] Habitat

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes fruits, grains, seeds and berries.

1-2 eggs are laid.

[edit] External Links

• View more images of this species on the ABID
• View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages