Treron fulvicollis
The Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon (Treron fulvicollis) is a strikingly dimorphic member of the pigeon family (Columbidae), immediately recognizable by the male's vibrant coloration. Measuring approximately 25-27 cm in length, males sport a distinctive rich cinnamon to maroon head, contrasting with a predominantly greyish-green body and a delicate pinkish wash on the upper breast. Their underparts are typically grey, with green on the flanks and undertail coverts, while the wings are dark with ...
This species primarily inhabits lowland and hill primary and secondary broadleaf forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas with scattered trees, typically found at elevations up to 1,000 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, their diet consists mainly of various wild figs, berries, and other small fruits, ingested whole.
Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeons are diurnal and predominantly arboreal, spending their days foraging quietly among the canopy and understory for fruit. They employ a direct foraging strategy, perching close to fruiting trees and plucking ripe fruits with their bills, often hanging acrobatically to ...
The Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon is a resident species found across Southeast Asia, spanning a broad distribution that includes the southern half of Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore. Further south, its range extends to the large Sunda Islands of Sumatra, Borneo (including Sar...
Least Concern
- The male Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon is one of the most vividly colored of the green pigeon species, easily identified by its striking cinnamon-maroon head. - Despite their vibrant appearance, their green plumage allows them to blend almost perfectly with the dense forest canopy, making them s...