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Little Green-pigeon

Treron olax

Least Concern
Wingspan
23.8 cm
Weight
77.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Little Green-pigeon (Treron olax) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.8 cm and a weight of 77 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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About

Small green-pigeon, 20–22 cm; male has an orange forehead and breast patch with dark olive-green body; female is plain green. One of the smallest Treron. Inhabits lowland forest and mangroves of Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and adjacent islands. Frugivore of figs and small berries. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 23.8 cm 9.4 in
Weight 77.0 g 2.72 oz

Identification

Plumage

Little Green-pigeon: small; bright grass-green body; yellow-green below; bare red facial skin; Southeast Asian green-pigeon; tiny

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 olax

Distribution

Little Green-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Little Green-pigeon endangered?
The Little Green-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Green-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Little Green-pigeon?
The Little Green-pigeon has a wingspan of 23.8 cm, weight of 77.0 g.
What order and family does the Little Green-pigeon belong to?
The Little Green-pigeon (Treron olax) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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