Thick-billed Green-pigeon
Treron curvirostra
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<birdfyi-bird slug="treron-curvirostra"></birdfyi-bird>The Thick-billed Green-pigeon (Treron curvirostra) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.2 cm and a weight of 143.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Medium green-pigeon, 27–30 cm, named for its notably thick, curved bill adapted for crushing large fig seeds; male has a red bill base and maroon shoulder; female is green. Widespread in lowland and hill forest from the eastern Himalayas through Indochina to Sumatra, Borneo, and the Philippines. Frugivore of hard-seeded figs. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm | 10.7 in |
| Weight | 143.16666666666666 g | 5.05 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Thick-billed Green-pigeon: thick heavy bill; bright green; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Southeast Asian forest species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Treron |
| Species | Treron curvirostra |
Distribution
Thick-billed Green-pigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family