noun
mountain-dwelling dove
General term for doves that live in mountainous areas; not a specific species.
山鳩の鳴き声が谷に響いていた。
The cooing of a mountain dove echoed through the valley.
noun
Oriental turtle dove; rufous turtle dove
Specifically refers to the species Streptopelia orientalis (キジバト).
See also: キジバト
キジバトは山鳩とも呼ばれる。
The Oriental turtle dove is also called yamabato.
noun
white-bellied green pigeon
Specifically refers to the species Treron sieboldii (アオバト).
See also: アオバト
アオバトは山鳩の一種とされることがある。
The white-bellied green pigeon is sometimes considered a type of yamabato.
Compound of 山 (yama, 'mountain') and 鳩 (hato, 'dove'). The reading やまばと is a straightforward kun'yomi combination.