Pink-necked Green-Pigeon
NamePink-necked Green-Pigeon
Common NamePink-necked Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron vernans
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)130
Plumage DetailsMales have a pale grey head, a distinctive pink neck, and an orange breast patch. Their back, wings, and belly are bright green, with yellow undertail coverts. Females are mostly dull green with a greyish head and yellowish undertail coverts, lacking the pink and orange markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft cooing sounds, often described as a series of whistles or a 'whistling coo' that can be quite varied.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesPink neck (male), Orange breast (male), Bright green body plumage, Grey head, Yellow undertail coverts
Description
The Pink-necked Green-Pigeon is a medium-sized, vibrantly colored pigeon found in Southeast Asia. Males are particularly striking with their pink neck and orange breast, while females are predominantly green. These arboreal birds primarily feed on fruits in various wooded habitats.
