නීල මහගොයා/Green Imperial Pigeon(Ducula aenea)

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2024 Feb @Diyasaru Park, Battaramulla

This bird is a common observation throughout the country. This is the largest species of pigeon in Sri Lanka.

Conservation status - Near Threatened

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