Thick-billed Green-Pigeon
NameThick-billed Green-Pigeon
Common NameThick-billed Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron curvirostra
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)130
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head, yellowish-green underparts, and a prominent maroon mantle. Their wings are dark green with striking yellow edges on the tertials and secondaries. The tail is dark green with a broad grey terminal band. The bill is thick, greenish-yellow with a red base, and the eyes are encircled by a bright yellow orbital ring. Females are generally duller, lacking the maroon mantle and grey head, being mostly green.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of soft, cooing notes, often described as a whistling coo or a bubbling sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Southeast Asia, from the Indian subcontinent (eastern Himalayas, Northeast India) through Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesThick, curved, greenish-yellow bill with a red base, Maroon mantle (males), Grey head (males), Bright yellow edges on wing feathers, Overall green plumage, Yellow orbital ring around the eye
Description
This medium-sized green pigeon is characterized by its distinctive thick, curved bill. Males display a maroon mantle and a grey head, contrasting with their vibrant green body. They are primarily arboreal, feeding on various fruits found in their forest habitats.
