São Tomé Green-Pigeon
NameSão Tomé Green-Pigeon
Common NameSão Tomé Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron sanctithomae
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)260
Plumage DetailsThe male has a grey head, neck, and breast, with a distinctive purple patch on the shoulder. The back and wings are olive-green, with white edges on the primary feathers. The belly is bright yellow, and the undertail coverts are rufous-chestnut. The bill is pale with a red base, and the eyes are blue with a red orbital ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, cooing notes, often described as a low, mournful 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or a more complex whistling call.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to São Tomé Island, located in the Gulf of Guinea off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, olive-green body, bright yellow belly, purple shoulder patch (male), rufous-chestnut undertail coverts, blue eyes with red orbital ring
Description
This medium-sized pigeon is endemic to São Tomé Island, characterized by its grey head, green body, and bright yellow belly. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruit in the island's lowland and montane forests.
