Common Emerald Dove (Ryukyu subspecies)
Chalcophaps indica yamashinai
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The Ryukyu subspecies of the common emerald dove is a small pigeon with a metallic green back, living in forests of the southwestern islands. It walks on the ground searching for fruit and seeds. Its numbers are low and vulnerable to forest clearing and introduced animals, so it is protected as a Natural Monument.
- Scientific name
- Chalcophaps indica yamashinai
- Group
- Birds
- Prefectures
- Okinawa
- Japanese Red List (Ministry of the Environment)
- Data DeficientMinistry of the Environment 5th Red List (2026)
- 日本語
- リュウキュウキンバト
- 简体中文
- 绿翅金鸠（琉球亚种）
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The Common Emerald Dove (Ryukyu subspecies) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.
The Common Emerald Dove (Ryukyu subspecies) is listed as "Data Deficient" in the Ministry of the Environment 5th Red List (2026) (listed as キンバト).
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