Columbidae

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

Red-collared Dove

Dove,

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.

Laughing Dove

Dove,

Yellow-footed Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Mourning Dove

Dove,

Rock Pigeon

Pigeon,

Pale-vented 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.

Spotted Dove

Dove,

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.

Andaman Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Oriental Turtle Dove

Spotted this one in Yuksom town.

Dove,Spotted this one in Yuksom town.

Eurasian Collared Dove

Dove,

Common Ground Dove

Dove,

Dusky Turtle Dove

Dove,

Emerald-spotted wood Dove

Dove,

Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Ring-necked Dove

Dove,

Hill Pigeon

Pigeons found in the northern latitudes of Asia

Pigeon,Pigeons found in the northern latitudes of Asia

Nilgiri Wood Pigeon

Pigeon,

Green Imperial 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.

Speckled Dove

Dove,

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.