Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
NameYellow-footed Green Pigeon
Common NameYellow-footed Green Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron phoenicoptera
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)240
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head with a lilac patch on the crown, a bright yellow neck and breast, and olive-green upperparts with a prominent yellow patch on the shoulder. The undertail coverts are chestnut. Females are duller, lacking the lilac crown patch and having less vibrant yellow. Both sexes possess distinctive yellow feet.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of soft, low-pitched cooing sounds, often described as a whistling or bubbling call.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesYellow feet, Bright yellow breast (male), Lilac crown patch (male), Olive-green upperparts, Yellow shoulder patch, Arboreal fruit-eating behavior
Description
The Yellow-footed Green Pigeon is a medium-sized, arboreal pigeon known for its vibrant green and yellow plumage. It primarily feeds on fruits, often seen foraging in tree canopies. Males are typically brighter than females, displaying a distinctive lilac crown patch.
