Treron aromaticus
The Buru Green Pigeon (Treron aromaticus) is a captivating, medium-sized avian gem endemic to the Indonesian island of Buru. Males display a vibrant olive-green body, accentuated by a distinctive grey crown, a striking maroon mantle, and a small yellowish-orange patch on the breast and flank, complemented by bright yellow undertail-coverts. Females, while also green, are generally duller, lacking the maroon mantle and orange breast patch, and often have a less pronounced grey crown. Measuring...
Found primarily in lowland and hill primary rainforests, secondary growth, and forest edges on Buru Island, ranging from sea level up to approximately 1,200 meters.
This species is primarily frugivorous, feeding almost exclusively on a variety of wild fruits, with figs (Ficus spp.) being a significant component of its diet. It forages by deftly plucking fruits directly from tree branches.
Buru Green Pigeons are diurnal and predominantly arboreal, spending most of their time in the tree canopy, often seen singly, in pairs, or small foraging groups. Their foraging strategy involves agile climbing among branches to pluck fruits directly. While specific territorial behaviors are not e...
The Buru Green Pigeon is strictly endemic to Buru Island, one of the Maluku Islands in eastern Indonesia, and is resident across its entire distribution. It occurs throughout the island's suitable forested habitats, from coastal lowlands up to elevations of approximately 1,200 meters in the hills...
Least Concern
- The Buru Green Pigeon is an island endemic, found exclusively on Buru Island in Indonesia, making it a unique geographical specialist. - Its vibrant olive-green plumage serves as exceptional camouflage, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the dense forest canopy. - Unlike many ground-dwelling ...