Orange-breasted Green-pigeon
Treron bicinctus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="treron-bicinctus"></birdfyi-bird>The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon (Treron bicinctus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.2 cm and a weight of 174.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Medium green-pigeon, 27–30 cm; male has an orange breast and a lilac-purple neck band bounded by yellow, with green upperparts; female is plainer green. Found in dry and moist deciduous forest from India and Sri Lanka to Myanmar, Thailand, and Indochina. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.2 cm | 12.3 in |
| Weight | 174.5 g | 6.16 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Orange-breasted Green-pigeon: males with orange breast and belly; green back and wings; bare red-yellow orbital skin; dimorphic
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 bicinctus |
Distribution
Orange-breasted Green-pigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family