Ryukyu Emerald Dove

リュウキュウキンバト · Ryuukyuukinbato

Common Emerald Dove (Ryukyu subspecies) — Photo: Nina / CC BY-NC 4.0 / iNaturalist

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: May 15, 1972
Prefectures: Okinawa
Scientific name: Chalcophaps indica yamashinai

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Common Emerald Dove (Ryukyu subspecies)

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.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ryukyu Emerald Dove is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Species. Designated on May 15, 1972.

The Ryukyu Emerald Dove is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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