Gene Jarvis: Emerald Dove

Artist: Gene Jarvis
1921 - 1990
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1981
Image Size: 9.5 by 9 inches
Overall Size: 12.75 by 12.5 inches
Medium: Pen & Ink on Hot Press Illustration Board

Generally smaller and more graceful than pigeons, their near relatives, Doves thrive throughout the world, with the exception of the Arctic and Antarctic areas. They range in color from dull gray and brown to bright yellow, green, orange, and lavender. One of the most strikingly beautiful of these birds is the Emerald Dove, whose territory encompasses the area between India and East Australia. The Emerald Dove is truly a jewel among birds, with brilliant green wings which almost seem to glow. Related closedly to the prolific Turtle Doves, this ground dweller prefers to live in the woodland, and nests in trees or shrubs. It feeds on seeds for the most part, although it treats itself to an occasional termite. The cream-colored eggs of the Emerald Dove are usually laid in pairs and hatch after about fourteen days. One of the birds' favorite nesting areas is the island state of Vanuatu. The forested, mountainous islands of Vanuatu support scores of exotic wildfowl, including the Emerald Dove, whose not-so-exotic cousins can be found on nearly every city street in the United States.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Vanuatu Emerald Dove stamp issued February 18, 1981.

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