Philippine Green Pigeon
A species of Green pigeons Scientific name : Treron axillaris Genus : Green pigeons
Philippine Green Pigeon, A species of Green pigeons
Botanical name: Treron axillaris
Genus: Green pigeons
Content
Description General Info
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The Philippine green pigeon (Treron axillaris) is a pigeon in the genus Treron. It is found in the forests of the Philippines. Many authorities split the species from the pompadour green pigeon complex.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Behavior
The Philippine green pigeon usually occurs singly or in small groups. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings that are characteristic of pigeons in general. It eats the seeds and fruits of a wide variety of plants. It builds a stick nest in a tree and lays two white eggs.
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Green pigeons Species
Philippine Green Pigeon