Treron griseicauda
The Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon, *Treron griseicauda*, is a striking medium-sized pigeon native to Southeast Asia, renowned for its vibrant green plumage and subtle yet distinctive grey facial markings. Typically measuring 25-28 cm (10-11 inches) in length, males are characterized by deep green upperparts, a yellowish-green belly, and a diagnostic grey patch covering the cheeks and chin, often complemented by a maroon patch on the scapulars or wing-coverts. Females are generally duller, with le...
This species primarily inhabits lowland and hill forests, including primary, secondary, and degraded forests, as well as forest edges and cultivated areas such as coffee and cacao plantations, typically at elevations up to 1,500 meters, occasionally higher.
The diet consists almost exclusively of various fruits, with a particular preference for figs (Ficus species), which they pluck directly from branches while perched.
Grey-cheeked Green Pigeons are primarily diurnal and arboreal, spending most of their time foraging high in the forest canopy. They are largely frugivorous, moving quietly through trees, often in pairs or small, loose flocks outside of the breeding season, sometimes joining mixed-species feeding ...
The Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon is endemic to the Indonesian archipelago and East Timor, with its range spanning across the Wallacea and Sunda Islands. The nominotypical subspecies, *Treron griseicauda griseicauda*, is widespread across Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba, Timor, Wetar, and ...
Least Concern
- Despite their vibrant green plumage, Grey-cheeked Green Pigeons are incredibly difficult to spot in the dense forest canopy, their coloration providing perfect camouflage. - Like all pigeons and doves, they possess a unique ability to suck water rather than having to tilt their heads back to dr...