Bruce's Green-Pigeon
NameBruce's Green-Pigeon
Common NameBruce's Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron waalia
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)265
Plumage DetailsMales have a pale grey head, neck, and upper breast, transitioning to a bright yellow belly and undertail coverts. The back and wings are olive-green, often with a distinct purplish patch on the lesser wing coverts. Females are similar but generally duller, with less extensive grey and a smaller or absent purplish patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of soft, cooing notes, often described as a whistling or bubbling sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern Africa, including Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Somalia, and Djibouti, extending into the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow belly contrasting with grey upperparts, Olive-green back and wings, Purplish patch on wing coverts (especially in males), Pale bill with a reddish base, Arboreal behavior in woodlands and savannas
Description
Bruce's Green-Pigeon is a medium-sized, arboreal pigeon characterized by its striking grey, yellow, and olive-green plumage. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of trees across its range in northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
