Sumatran Green-Pigeon
NameSumatran Green-Pigeon
Common NameSumatran Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron oxyura
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsPredominantly olive-green plumage, with darker green on the back and wings. Males feature a distinctive blue patch at the base of the bill and a chestnut-colored vent. The eyes are often reddish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, cooing notes, often delivered in an ascending series.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, primarily inhabiting montane regions.
Identifying Featuresolive-green plumage, blue patch at bill base, chestnut vent (males), arboreal fruit-eater
Description
This medium-sized pigeon is characterized by its predominantly olive-green plumage. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of montane forests.
