Gray-fronted Green-Pigeon
NameGray-fronted Green-Pigeon
Common NameGray-fronted Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron affinis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsMales have a pale grey forehead and crown, yellowish-green face and underparts. The mantle is a deep maroon, contrasting with dark green flight feathers and a prominent yellow bar on the wing. The eyes have a blue orbital ring. Females are generally duller, lacking the maroon mantle and grey forehead, being mostly green.
Vocalization / CallProduces a series of soft, melodious whistles and cooing notes, characteristic of green pigeons.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Ghats of southwestern India.
Identifying Featurespale grey forehead (male), maroon mantle (male), overall green plumage, yellow wing bar, blue orbital ring
Description
This medium-sized, stocky pigeon is predominantly green, with males displaying a distinctive pale grey forehead and a rich maroon mantle. It is known for its arboreal habits, often found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical forests.
