tags: African Green-pigeon, Treron calvus, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] African Green-pigeon, Treron calvus, photographed drinking on the Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours]
Image: Dan Logen, 31 August 2006 [larger view].
Nikon D2X, Nikon 200-400 mm lens, ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/45 sec.
Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification.
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Yellow-breasted fruit dove?
African Green Pigeon (Treron calva)? Yellow-green head and breast, cream colored bill with reddish base and cere, scarlet feet.
HI:
I vote for African Green-Pigeon. The other "green' pigeons in the region have more gray in their plumage.
Doh! I failed to look at the caption.
Beautiful little guy. I'll bet this photo doesn't do him justice.