Treron affinis
The Grey-fronted Green Pigeon, *Treron affinis*, is a captivating member of the Columbidae family, distinguished by its vibrant, cryptic plumage. Males are predominantly emerald green, featuring a striking ash-grey forecrown and nape, a maroon patch on the mantle, and bright yellow-orange undertail coverts. Females exhibit a similar green base but lack the maroon mantle patch and have a duller grey head, with less vibrant undertail coverts. These medium-sized pigeons measure approximately 26-...
This species primarily inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, evergreen and semi-evergreen woodlands, and foothills, typically at elevations ranging from lowlands up to 1,200 meters (4,000 ft). They show a strong preference for primary forest, but will visit secondary growth a...
Exclusively frugivorous, their diet consists primarily of figs (*Ficus* spp.) and other wild fruits, along with some berries and seeds found in the forest canopy. They forage by directly plucking fruit from trees, often in acrobatic positions.
The Grey-fronted Green Pigeon is a diurnal and highly arboreal species, spending most of its life within the forest canopy, often undetected due to its superb camouflage. They are primarily frugivorous, foraging by plucking ripe fruits directly from branches, often hanging upside down to reach pr...
The Grey-fronted Green Pigeon (*Treron affinis*) is endemic to the Western Ghats of India, a recognized biodiversity hotspot. Its distribution spans across the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and the western parts of Tamil Nadu. This species is a resident, non-migratory bird found ...
Least Concern
- The Grey-fronted Green Pigeon is a master of camouflage; its emerald green plumage allows it to blend almost perfectly with the dense forest canopy, making it incredibly difficult to spot. - Unlike many pigeons, this species is almost exclusively arboreal, rarely descending to the ground. - The...