white-bellied green pigeon
A species of pigeon native to East Asia, known for its green plumage and white belly. Scientific name: Treron sieboldii.
The white-bellied green pigeon is known for coming to rocky coastal areas to drink seawater.
Kanji spelling using 緑 (green) and 鳩 (pigeon); less common than kana forms.
Alternate kanji spelling using 青 (blue/green); rarely used.
The name アオバト literally means 'green pigeon', from 青 (ao, 'blue/green') and 鳩 (hato, 'pigeon'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.