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Comoro Green-pigeon

Treron griveaudi

Endangered
Wingspan
33.8 cm
Weight
229.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes
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Medium green-pigeon, 27–30 cm, bright green with a grey head and yellowish wash on the underparts. Confined to the Comoro Islands (Grand Comore, Mohéli, Anjouan) in the Indian Ocean. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore of figs and berries. Near Threatened due to ongoing deforestation on the small Comoran islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 33.8 cm 13.3 in
Weight 229.0 g 8.08 oz

Identification

Plumage

Comoro Green-pigeon: bright green; yellow-green below; bare red orbital skin; Comoro island endemic; endangered; island endemic

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Comoro Green-pigeon endangered?
The Comoro Green-pigeon has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Comoro Green-pigeon?
The Comoro Green-pigeon has a wingspan of 33.8 cm, weight of 229.0 g.
What order and family does the Comoro Green-pigeon belong to?
The Comoro Green-pigeon (Treron griveaudi) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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