Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon
NameWedge-tailed Green-Pigeon
Common NameWedge-tailed Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron sphenurus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright yellow head, neck, and breast, with a prominent maroon patch on the mantle. The rest of the body is largely olive-green, with darker primaries and a yellowish vent. The bill is pale blue-grey with a darker tip, and the eyes are blue. Females are generally duller, lacking the maroon patch and having less yellow on the head.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, cooing notes, often delivered in an ascending or descending series, sometimes with a distinct whistling quality.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species has a wide distribution across Asia, ranging from the Himalayas (including northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan) through Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam) to parts of southern China and the Greater Sunda Islands (Sumatra, Java).
Identifying FeaturesWedge-shaped tail, Bright yellow head and breast (male), Maroon patch on back (male), Overall olive-green plumage, Pale blue bill with darker tip, Blue eyes
Description
The Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon characterized by its vibrant green plumage and a distinctive wedge-shaped tail. Males display a bright yellow head and breast, complemented by a maroon patch on their back. These birds are typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of subtropical and tropical montane forests.
