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Madagascar Green-pigeon

Treron australis

Least Concern
Wingspan
34.1 cm
Weight
216.66666666666666 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Madagascar Green-pigeon (Treron australis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.1 cm and a weight of 216.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Medium green-pigeon, 28–32 cm, bright green with a grey head and yellowish underparts; male has a maroon mantle patch. Found in eastern Madagascar and Mayotte Island in forest, forest edge, and wooded areas. Frugivore of figs and forest fruits. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 34.1 cm 13.4 in
Weight 216.66666666666666 g 7.64 oz

Identification

Plumage

Madagascar Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; orange-yellow below; bare red orbital skin; Madagascar endemic

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Treron
Species Treron australis

Distribution

Madagascar Green-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Madagascar Green-pigeon endangered?
The Madagascar Green-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madagascar Green-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Madagascar Green-pigeon?
The Madagascar Green-pigeon has a wingspan of 34.1 cm, weight of 216.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Green-pigeon belong to?
The Madagascar Green-pigeon (Treron australis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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