Philippine Green-Pigeon
NamePhilippine Green-Pigeon
Common NamePhilippine Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron axillaris
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright yellow-green head and underparts, with a darker green back. The wings feature a prominent maroon patch on the lesser coverts, black primaries, and yellow edges to the flight feathers. Females are generally duller green and lack the maroon wing patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft cooing or whistling sounds, often a series of mellow, drawn-out whistles.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across many of the major islands including Luzon, Mindanao, and Palawan.
Identifying Featurespredominantly green plumage, yellow-green head, maroon patch on wing (males), stocky build, yellowish bill with pale base
Description
This medium-sized pigeon is predominantly green, with a stocky build and a relatively small head. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of lowland and montane forests.
