yellow footed green pigeon

The yellow-footed green pigeon , also known as yellow-legged green pigeon, is a common species of green pigeon found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the state bird of Maharashtra. In Marathi it is called ''Hariyal''. The species feeds on fruit, including many species of ''Ficus''. They forage in flocks. In the early morning they are often seen sunning on the tops of emergent trees in dense forest areas. They especially are found sitting in couples on tree branches.