Treron waalia
Bruce's Green Pigeon, *Treron waalia*, is a strikingly vibrant medium-sized pigeon native to northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Measuring approximately 25-30 cm in length and weighing 170-290 g, it is easily identified by its predominantly olive-green plumage, contrasting with a distinctive golden-yellow belly and a bright, deep red orbital ring around its eyes. Males boast a unique lilac-pink patch on the hindneck and upper mantle, a key field mark that is less prominent or absen...
This species primarily inhabits savannas, acacia woodlands, riverine forests, and cultivated areas, showing a preference for environments with abundant fruiting trees. It is typically found at elevations ranging from sea level up to approximately 2,000 meters.
Its diet is almost exclusively frugivorous, primarily consisting of figs (*Ficus* species), dates, olives, and various other wild and cultivated berries and fruits. It forages by plucking fruits directly from branches while perched or hovering.
Bruce's Green Pigeon is a diurnal species, spending its days foraging actively in the canopy and often roosting communally in large trees at night. Its foraging strategy is highly specialized; it moves agilely through branches, often hanging inverted like a parrot to access ripe fruits. While gen...
Bruce's Green Pigeon is widely distributed across northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, where it is primarily a resident species with some local nomadic movements. Its African range extends from Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Djibouti through Sudan and South Sudan, reaching parts of the Central ...
Least Concern
- Bruce's Green Pigeon is one of the most arboreal pigeon species, rarely descending to the ground. - Its diet, almost exclusively fruit, makes it a highly effective seed disperser, crucial for forest regeneration in its habitat. - Known for its remarkably rapid digestive system, it can pass frui...