Little Green Pigeon
A species of Green pigeons Scientific name : Treron olax Genus : Green pigeons
Little Green Pigeon, A species of Green pigeons
Botanical name: Treron olax
Genus: Green pigeons
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Description
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Description
The little green pigeon (Treron olax) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is smaller than other species in the genus Treron. This pigeon is about 21-22 cm long and they are sexually dimorphic with males having an orange neck patch shading into yellow on the underside and a maroon mantle which are absent on females which are largely olive green above and yellow on the underside. Like other green pigeons they are frugivorous and found in forested habitats.
Size
22 cm
Feeding Habits
Little Green Pigeon primarily consumes fruits, such as wild figs, and likely feeds on other soft fruits as well. They are frugivorous and forage in small flocks, preferring the middle and upper levels of the forest canopy.
Habitat
The little Green Pigeon is typically found in diverse arboreal settings, including mature forests, landscaped parks, and garden areas, as well as regions with secondary forest growth. This species is most prevalent in lowland and foothill regions characterized by dense tree cover that offers food sources and nesting sites.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Green pigeons Species
Little Green Pigeon