Treron floris
The Flores Green Pigeon (Treron floris) is a striking, medium-sized member of the pigeon family (Columbidae), endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. Measuring approximately 28-29 cm in length, males are adorned with vibrant green plumage, set off by an ash-grey crown and hindneck, a distinctive maroon patch on the mantle, and often a rich orange patch on the breast, contrasting with a yellow vent. Their bright red legs, a bluish-grey bill with a red base, and a remarkable red-and-b...
This species primarily inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests, as well as forest edges and secondary growth, from sea level up to approximately 1,500 meters in elevation.
The diet of the Flores Green Pigeon consists almost exclusively of fruits, with a strong preference for small figs (Ficus species), which it plucks directly from trees while perched.
Flores Green Pigeons are predominantly arboreal and diurnal, spending most of their time foraging quietly within the dense canopy of tropical forests. They are largely frugivorous, employing a precise plucking technique to consume various small fruits, particularly figs, directly from branches. T...
The Flores Green Pigeon is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, with its primary distribution centered on Flores. Its range extends to include other islands such as Sumbawa, Lombok, Komodo, Rinca, Palu, Pantar, Alor, and Wetar. This species is a resident throughout its limited insula...
Near Threatened
- The Flores Green Pigeon is one of several Treron species endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, making each island's population genetically unique. - Its scientific name, *Treron floris*, directly translates to "green pigeon of Flores," highlighting its primary distribution. - Males possess a dis...