Large Green-Pigeon
NameLarge Green-Pigeon
Common NameLarge Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron capellei
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)57.5
Length (cm)36.5
Weight (g)405
Plumage DetailsMales have a pale grey head, a broad orange band across the breast, and a yellowish-green belly. The back and wings are dark green, with blackish primary flight feathers and chestnut undertail coverts. Females are similar but duller, with a less prominent orange breast band or none at all, and more yellowish-green overall. The bill is pale greenish-yellow, and legs are reddish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of deep, resonant hoots or coos, often accelerating and rising in pitch, sometimes ending with a gurgling sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a green-pigeon, Pale grey head, Broad orange breast band (more prominent in males), Yellowish-green belly, Pale greenish-yellow bill, Reddish legs
Description
The Large Green-Pigeon is a robust, fruit-eating pigeon found in lowland forests of Southeast Asia. It is known for its predominantly green plumage, pale grey head, and a distinctive orange band across the breast, particularly prominent in males. This species typically forages in the canopy, feeding on figs and other fruits.
