Treron sphenurus
The Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon (*Treron sphenurus*) is a striking, medium-sized arboreal pigeon, typically measuring 25-33 cm in length and weighing between 120-220 grams. Its plumage is predominantly a brilliant olive-green, providing superb camouflage amidst the dense foliage of its forest habitat. Males are distinguished by a purplish-chestnut patch on the mantle, a greyish crown, and an orange-yellow wash on the breast, while females are duller, lacking these vibrant markings. The most dis...
Found in evergreen and deciduous forests, often at forest edges or clearings, primarily inhabiting mid-to-high elevations between 600m and 3000m.
Primarily frugivorous, specializing in wild figs (*Ficus* species) and other soft, fleshy fruits found high in the forest canopy.
Diurnal, the Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon spends most of its time in the forest canopy, often roosting communally in large trees. It is a highly acrobatic forager, deftly moving through branches, even hanging upside down, to pluck fruits directly. While often observed singly or in small pairs, it ca...
The Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon boasts a broad distribution across Asia, primarily associated with the Himalayan foothills and the mainland of Southeast Asia. Its breeding range extends from northern India (Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh) eastward through Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, southern...
Least Concern
- The Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon's unique graduated, wedge-shaped tail sets it apart from almost all other green pigeon species. - Like all pigeons and doves, parents feed their chicks "crop milk" - a nutrient-rich secretion from the lining of their crop. - Despite its vibrant green plumage, its e...