Treron seimundi
The Yellow-vented Green Pigeon, *Treron seimundi*, is a beautifully camouflaged medium-sized pigeon, typically measuring 23-25 cm in length. Its plumage is predominantly a vibrant emerald green, perfectly blending with the forest canopy. The most distinctive field mark, and the source of its common name, is the bright yellow undertail coverts, contrasting sharply with the darker green belly. Males often display a subtle, purplish-chestnut patch on the shoulder or upper back, absent in females...
This species primarily inhabits evergreen and deciduous broadleaf forests, often found in hilly or mountainous regions. It typically occurs at elevations ranging from lowland forests up to 1,500 meters, occasionally higher.
These pigeons are almost exclusively frugivorous, with a strong preference for a wide variety of wild figs (*Ficus* species). They forage by clambering through the canopy, plucking fruits directly.
Yellow-vented Green Pigeons are primarily arboreal, spending most of their time in the tree canopy, often perching inconspicuously among dense foliage. They are diurnal, actively foraging during the day and roosting communally or individually in trees at night. Their foraging strategy involves cl...
The Yellow-vented Green Pigeon has a wide distribution across mainland Southeast Asia and parts of the Greater Sunda Islands. Its breeding range extends from extreme southern Myanmar, through peninsular Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, south into Peninsular Malaysia. An isolated subspecies,...
Least Concern
- The Yellow-vented Green Pigeon is so adept at camouflage, its vibrant green plumage makes it incredibly difficult to spot amidst the forest canopy, even when calling. - Unlike ground-feeding pigeons, *Treron seimundi* spends almost its entire life in trees, only rarely descending to the forest ...