These species are common species in rainforests and similar dense wet woodlands, farms, gardens, mangroves and costal heaths. It builds a scant stick nest in a tree up to 5m and lays 2 cream-coloured eggs. These birds fly fast and direct and it often flies low between the patches of dense forest, but when it is disturbed, it will walk away instead of flying away. The Emerald Dove is a stocky, medium sized pigeon; it is about 23-28cm in length. The back and the wings are in bright emerald green. The flight feathers and the tail are blackish, and broad black and white bars show on the lower back in flight. The head and its underparts are dark vinous pink, fading it grayish on the lower belly. The eyes are dark brown, the bill bright red and legs are feet rufous.