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8 Green‑Coloured Birds You’ll Spot Across India

Rose‑ringed Parakeet With a bright red beak and the iconic rose-pink & black ring around the male’s neck, these parrots flock urban parks in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and beyond

Common Emerald Dove Admire its dazzling green wings and soft pinkish head; listen for its gentle cooing in the Western Ghats and Andamans

Golden‑fronted Leafbird Blends seamlessly into foliage; males sport a golden forehead and bluish throat across the Himalayan foothills and central forests

Indian Pitta Brilliant green plumage and distinctive two-note call make this elusive beauty a treat in Western Ghats and central forests at dawn and dusk

Alexandrine Parakeet A larger cousin of the ringneck, with maroon wing patches and thick red beak—flocks soar over Delhi Ridge, central India, and Maharashtra

Green Bee‑eater This slender insect hunter flashes green plumage and a long tail, commonly seen over Rajasthan, Punjab and Tamil Nadu

Vernal Hanging Parrot Tiny and adorable, these bright green parrots hang upside down while feeding in Western Ghats, Kerala, Assam, and northeast India  

Yellow‑footed Green Pigeon State bird of Maharashtra, these fruit-loving pigeons flock atop banyan trees in urban and forested patches

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