Pin-tailed Green-Pigeon
NamePin-tailed Green-Pigeon
Common NamePin-tailed Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron apicauda
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)185
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly bright green with a yellowish wash on the head and neck. They possess a pale blue bill with a reddish base and bright red feet. The most striking feature is the long, pointed tail, with the central feathers extending beyond the others, appearing grayish-green with a dark subterminal band and yellowish tip. Females are generally duller, lacking the yellowish wash on the head and neck.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, whistling coos or whistles, often with an ascending or descending quality.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayan foothills and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featureslong pointed tail, bright green plumage, yellowish head and neck (males), pale blue bill, red feet
Description
This vibrant green pigeon is characterized by its distinctive long, pointed tail, which gives it its common name. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of forests across its range.
