Orange-breasted Green-Pigeon
NameOrange-breasted Green-Pigeon
Common NameOrange-breasted Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron bicinctus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)165
Plumage DetailsMales have a greyish crown, vibrant green upperparts, and a striking lilac-pink band above a broad orange band on the breast, transitioning to yellow on the belly. They have a red orbital ring and red feet. Females are duller, lacking the prominent breast bands.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, melodious cooing sounds and a distinctive whistling call, often described as a series of rising and falling notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and parts of Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant green plumage, Orange and pink breast bands (males), Red orbital ring, Red feet, Greyish crown
Description
This medium-sized pigeon is characterized by its vibrant green plumage and a distinctive orange and pink breast band in males. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of forests, often in small flocks.
