Hill Pigeon

The hill pigeon, also called the eastern rock dove, is a stout-bodied pigeon similar in size and general appearance to the rock dove. It is mainly told apart by its tail pattern, a broad white band across the black tail. It also has a paler mantle and upper wings and a white patch on the back. In flight the tail pattern is similar to that of the snow pigeon, but it lacks that species' contrast between the head and neck. (Wikipedia, general species account)

It occurs from Pakistan and South Asia through Nepal, China, Kazakhstan and central Asia to Korea. It frequents open rugged country between 1,500 and 6,100 metres, and is closely related to the rock dove but more commonly found at higher altitudes. A gregarious species all year, it feeds in flocks in terraced, cultivated fields, often mixing with rock doves. It is very tame and often found near human settlements, camps and pilgrimage routes. In Tajikistan nesting has been recorded from as early as February. (Wikipedia, general species account)