Andaman Green Pigeon
A species of Green pigeons Scientific name : Treron chloropterus Genus : Green pigeons
Andaman Green Pigeon, A species of Green pigeons
Botanical name: Treron chloropterus
Genus: Green pigeons
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Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The Andaman green pigeon (Treron chloropterus) is a pigeon in the genus Treron. It is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Many authorities split the species from the pompadour green pigeon complex. It has been added in the 2014 Red List of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in July 2014.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Behavior
The Andaman green pigeon usually occur 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 Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Green pigeons Species
Andaman Green Pigeon