FACTS
The sexes are not visually distinguishable. The entire plumage is bright green and tinged with blue especially on the chin and throat. The crown and upper back are tinged with golden plumage.
Habitat: Mostly in plains, but can sometimes be found up to 5000 to 6o00 ft. in the Himalayas.
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