Columbidae

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

Emerald-spotted wood Dove

Dove,

Eurasian Collared Dove

Dove,

Nilgiri Wood Pigeon

Pigeon,

Spotted 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.

Oriental Turtle Dove

Spotted this one in Yuksom town.

Dove,Spotted this one in Yuksom town.

Mourning Dove

Dove,

Dusky Turtle Dove

Dove,

Green Imperial Pigeon

Pigeon,

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.

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.

Common Ground Dove

Dove,

Speckled Dove

Dove,

Laughing Dove

Dove,

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.

Rock Pigeon

Pigeon,

Hill Pigeon

Pigeons found in the northern latitudes of Asia

Pigeon,Pigeons found in the northern latitudes of Asia

Ring-necked Dove

Dove,

Red-collared Dove

Dove,

Pale-vented Pigeon

Pigeon,

Yellow-footed Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Andaman Green Pigeon

Pigeon,