Metallic Pigeon – Columba vitiensis

The metallic pigeon, also called white-trhoated pigeon, is a domestic granivorous bird of the Columbidae family.

It is also known as white-throated pigeon.

It is a medium-sized bird, up to 37 cm long. The adult has an iridescent purple and green crown, black wings and uppertail coverts, yellowish red iris, yellow beak, red orbital skin, white or grey chin and ear coverts and purplish feet. It has a dull chestnut or glossed purple green below, depends on subspecies.

Its flesh is tast.

The diet consists mainly of various fruits, grains, seeds and berries. The female usually lays one to two eggs.