Treron curvirostra
The Thick-billed Green Pigeon, *Treron curvirostra*, is a captivating arboreal pigeon found across Southeast Asia, celebrated for its vibrant plumage and distinctive, stout bill. Males are particularly striking, adorned with an olive-green body, a deep chestnut or maroon mantle, and a purplish-gray crown and nape that contrasts with a bright yellow-orange patch on the vent. Their dark wings are edged with bright yellow, and their sturdy legs are a vivid orange-red. Measuring approximately 25-...
Primarily inhabiting subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth, the Thick-billed Green Pigeon also frequents mangroves and plantations. It can be found from sea level up to elevations of about 1,200 meters.
The diet of the Thick-billed Green Pigeon is predominantly frugivorous, with a strong preference for figs (*Ficus* species). It also consumes a wide variety of other forest fruits and berries.
A largely arboreal and diurnal species, the Thick-billed Green Pigeon spends most of its life high in the canopy. Its foraging strategy revolves around plucking ripe fruits directly from branches, often hanging upside down to reach desirable morsels. While generally seen in small, cohesive flocks...
The Thick-billed Green Pigeon is a widespread resident species across the Oriental biogeographic realm, with its distribution stretching from the Indian subcontinent eastward through Southeast Asia. Its range includes northeastern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodi...
Least Concern
- The 'curvirostra' in its scientific name directly translates to 'curved bill,' a defining characteristic of the species. - Its specialized thick bill is perfectly adapted for consuming large, hard-pitted fruits, allowing it to de-pulp and ingest them efficiently. - Despite its vibrant coloratio...