Little Green-Pigeon
NameLittle Green-Pigeon
Common NameLittle Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron olax
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsThe male Little Green-Pigeon has a grey head and nape, a bright orange breast, and an olive-green belly. Its mantle and wings are dark maroon, with black primaries often edged in yellow. The undertail coverts are chestnut. Females are duller, predominantly green with a grey head and a smaller, less prominent maroon patch on the wings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, low cooing or whistling notes, often described as a series of soft 'hoo-hoo-hoo' sounds, typical of many pigeon species.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeDistributed across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and some islands in the Philippines.
Identifying Featuressmall size, grey head, orange breast, green belly, maroon wings
Description
A small, colorful pigeon found in lowland forests of Southeast Asia. Males are particularly striking with their grey head, orange breast, and maroon wings, contrasting with a green belly. They are primarily arboreal and feed on fruits.
