Treron pompadora
The Sri Lanka Green Pigeon (*Treron pompadora*) is a vibrant, medium-sized pigeon endemic to the island nation of Sri Lanka, distinguishing itself within the diverse *Treron* genus. Measuring approximately 25-29 cm in length with a robust build, its plumage is predominantly a rich olive-green, offering superb camouflage within its forest habitat. Males exhibit striking sexual dimorphism, featuring a distinctive maroon mantle, a greyish crown, and an orange patch on the breast, contrasting wit...
This species primarily inhabits moist evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, often frequenting areas rich in fruiting trees. It is found from sea level up to lower montane zones, typically below 1200 meters, though occasionally recorded higher.
This pigeon is almost exclusively frugivorous, feeding on a wide variety of wild figs (*Ficus* species), berries, and other small, soft fruits. It forages by plucking fruit directly from the branches while perched or by agilely clambering through the canopy.
The Sri Lanka Green Pigeon is a diurnal and highly arboreal species, spending almost its entire life in the forest canopy, rarely descending to the ground. It typically forages singly or in in small, loose flocks, sometimes joining larger mixed-species feeding aggregations at abundant fruiting tr...
The Sri Lanka Green Pigeon (*Treron pompadora* sensu stricto) is entirely endemic to the island nation of Sri Lanka. It is a resident breeding species found throughout the wet zone and intermediate climatic zones of the island. Its distribution encompasses diverse forested habitats, ranging from ...
Least Concern
- The male's distinctive maroon mantle is reminiscent of the elaborate "Pompadour" hairstyle, from which the bird derives part of its scientific and common name. - Unlike many ground-dwelling pigeon species, the Sri Lanka Green Pigeon is almost entirely arboreal, rarely descending from the forest...