Columbidae

They've acted as the symbols of peace and they've served as postman to our species.

Oriental Turtle Dove

Spotted this one in Yuksom town.

Dove,Spotted this one in Yuksom town.

Snow Pigeon

We spotted Snow Pigeons at almost every high altitude camp. A flock would land, forage around our tents, and fly off in some neat formations.

Pigeon,We spotted Snow Pigeons at almost every high altitude camp. A flock would land, forage around our tents, and fly off in some neat formations.

Ring-necked Dove

Dove,

Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Common Emerald Dove

Spotted on the side of the highway on the way to Kerala.

Dove,Spotted on the side of the highway on the way to Kerala.

Eurasian Collared Dove

Dove,

Common Ground Dove

Dove,

Mourning Dove

Dove,

Red-collared Dove

Dove,

Rock Pigeon

Pigeon,

Nilgiri Wood Pigeon

Pigeon,

Grey-fronted Green Pigeon

Photographed this from the backyard of our homestay in Pilerne, Goa.

Pigeon,Photographed this from the backyard of our homestay in Pilerne, Goa.

Spotted Dove

Dove,

Dusky Turtle Dove

Dove,

Speckled Dove

Dove,

Yellow-footed Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Green Imperial Pigeon

Pigeon,

New Zealand Pigeon

Pigeon species endemic to New Zealand, characterized by a heavy flight that generates a lot of sound.

Pigeon,Pigeon species endemic to New Zealand, characterized by a heavy flight that generates a lot of sound.

Green Imperial Pigeon (in flight)

Had been hoping to catch this Green Imperial Pigeon in flight. Was lucky that he chose to take off in my direction.

Pigeon,Had been hoping to catch this Green Imperial Pigeon in flight. Was lucky that he chose to take off in my direction.

Pale-vented Pigeon

Pigeon,

Hill Pigeon

Pigeons found in the northern latitudes of Asia

Pigeon,Pigeons found in the northern latitudes of Asia

Emerald-spotted wood Dove

Dove,

Andaman Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Laughing Dove

Dove,