Grey-fronted Green-pigeon
Treron affinis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="treron-affinis"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-fronted Green-pigeon (Treron affinis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.8 cm and a weight of 234 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm; male has a grey head and a green back with yellow-washed underparts; female entirely green. Found in forest and woodland edges across the Western Ghats and hills of southern India. Frugivore of figs and berries in the forest canopy. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.8 cm | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 234.0 g | 8.25 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon: gray forehead; bright green body; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; South Asian green-pigeon
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12-14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Treron |
| Species | Treron affinis |
Distribution
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family