Buru Green-Pigeon
NameBuru Green-Pigeon
Common NameBuru Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron aromaticus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)160
Plumage DetailsMales have a yellowish-green head, bright green upperparts, and a yellowish belly. The undertail coverts are rufous. Females are generally duller with less distinct head coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft cooing and whistling notes, typical of green-pigeons, often described as a series of mellow, drawn-out sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Buru Island, one of the Maluku Islands in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresyellowish-green head, bright green body plumage, rufous undertail coverts (males), endemic to Buru Island
Description
This medium-sized green pigeon is endemic to Buru Island, Indonesia. It is characterized by its predominantly green plumage with a distinctive yellowish head, often found foraging for fruits in the forest canopy.
