Gray-cheeked Green-Pigeon
NameGray-cheeked Green-Pigeon
Common NameGray-cheeked Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron griseicauda
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsMales have a green body with a gray wash on the head and neck, a distinctive maroon mantle, and yellow wing bars. Females are generally duller green, lacking the maroon mantle. Both sexes have a prominent yellow eye-ring, red feet, and a pale bill.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations are described as soft cooing notes and whistling calls, typical of many green pigeons.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Indonesia, primarily found on Sulawesi and several smaller surrounding islands.
Identifying FeaturesPredominantly green plumage, Grayish head/cheeks, Maroon mantle (males), Yellow eye-ring, Red feet, Yellow wing bars
Description
The Gray-cheeked Green-Pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon characterized by its predominantly green plumage, often with a grayish wash on the head and a distinctive maroon mantle in males. These birds are typically found foraging for fruit in the canopy of lowland forests.
