Yellow-vented Green-Pigeon
NameYellow-vented Green-Pigeon
Common NameYellow-vented Green-Pigeon
Scientific NameTreron seimundi
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely olive-green, with males exhibiting a bright blue bill with a pale tip and prominent blue orbital skin around the eyes. The undertail coverts are bright yellow, and there are often yellow markings on the flanks and wing edges. Females are similar but generally duller.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft cooing notes and whistles, often described as a 'whistling coo' or a 'bubbling whistle'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is native to Southeast Asia, with its range extending across parts of Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue bill with pale tip, Blue orbital skin around the eye, Overall olive-green body plumage, Bright yellow vent and undertail coverts
Description
The Yellow-vented Green-Pigeon is a medium-sized, predominantly olive-green pigeon characterized by its distinctive blue bill and orbital skin. It is typically found foraging for fruits high in the canopy of subtropical and tropical forests.
