Sri Lanka Green Pigeon
A species of Green pigeons Scientific name : Treron pompadora Genus : Green pigeons
Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, A species of Green pigeons
Botanical name: Treron pompadora
Genus: Green pigeons
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Description General Info
Description
The Sri Lanka green pigeon or Ceylon green pigeon (Treron pompadora) is a pigeon in the genus Treron. In Sri Lanka, this bird and several other green pigeon are known as bata goya in the Sinhala language. It is found in the forests of Sri Lanka. Many authorities split the species from the pompadour green pigeon complex. 
Size
28 cm
Feeding Habits
Sri Lanka Green Pigeon is frugivorous, predominantly consuming fruits such as figs and Zizyphus. Sri Lanka Green Pigeon forages in arboreal settings, often in small flocks that may expand at plentiful food sources.
Habitat
Sri Lanka Green Pigeon primarily inhabits forest and woodland regions, as well as open terrains dotted with tall trees and areas of woodland cultivation. It favors environments from lowland areas to mid-elevation foothills. This species exhibits a preference for the dry zone's conditions and is less commonly found at the higher fringes of its elevational distribution.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Behavior
The Sri Lanka 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.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Green pigeons Species
Sri Lanka Green Pigeon 
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