Whistling Green-Pigeon
NameWhistling Green-Pigeon
Common NameWhistling Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron formosae
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly olive-green with a rufous-orange crown and a prominent maroon patch on the shoulders. The bill is bright blue with a pale tip. Females are duller, lacking the rufous crown and maroon shoulder patch, appearing more uniformly green.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive whistling calls, which are often described as a series of clear, ascending or descending whistles.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Asia, specifically on islands including Taiwan, the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, and the Batanes and Babuyan Islands of the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesPredominantly olive-green plumage, Rufous-orange crown (males), Maroon shoulder patch (males), Bright blue bill with pale tip, Distinctive whistling vocalizations
Description
The Whistling Green-Pigeon is a medium-sized, predominantly green pigeon known for its distinctive whistling calls. Males feature a rufous crown and a maroon shoulder patch, contrasting with their bright blue bill. This arboreal species primarily feeds on fruits in forest canopies.
