Yellow-footed green pigeon

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The yellow-footed green pigeon (Treron phoenicoptera), also known as yellow-legged green pigeon, is a common species of green pigeon found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the state bird of Maharashtra.Β In Marathi it is called Hariyal. The species feeds on fruit, including many species of Ficus. They forage in flocks. In the early morning they are often seen sunning on the tops of emergent trees in dense forest areas. They especially are found sitting in couples on tree branches.

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  1. I live near Karnala Bird Sanctuary in Panvel. Usually myriad birds visit the jungle near our home, which is close to the sanctuary, but I’ve never seen these birds! Not that I’m much of an ornithologist! Nice clicks!

      • Ever paused in your tracks to think how lucky you are, ma’am? πŸ˜€

        Thanks for loving all the birds and animals! We need people like you!

        Godspeed to you and your beautiful friends!

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