Columbidae

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

Ring-necked Dove

Dove,

Hill Pigeon

Pigeons found in the northern latitudes of Asia

Pigeon,Pigeons found in the northern latitudes of Asia

Green Imperial Pigeon

Pigeon,

Common Ground 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.

Mourning 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.

Pale-vented Pigeon

Pigeon,

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.

Spotted Dove

Dove,

Andaman Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon

Pigeon,

Dusky Turtle Dove

Dove,

Red-collared Dove

Dove,

Rock Pigeon

Pigeon,

Emerald-spotted wood Dove

Dove,

Yellow-footed Green 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.

Speckled 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.

Eurasian Collared Dove

Dove,

Oriental Turtle Dove

Spotted this one in Yuksom town.

Dove,Spotted this one in Yuksom town.

Laughing Dove

Dove,