Yellow-footed Green-pigeon
Treron phoenicopterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="treron-phoenicopterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-footed Green-pigeon (Treron phoenicopterus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.6 cm and a weight of 235.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Large green-pigeon, 33–35 cm; male has bright yellow wing edges and shoulder patches contrasting with a grey head and green body; female is duller. Widespread across South Asia from Pakistan to southwestern China and Indochina, in deciduous forest, woodland, and farmland. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.6 cm | 14.8 in |
| Weight | 235.66666666666666 g | 8.31 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Yellow-footed Green-pigeon: bright green body; brilliant yellow legs; purple-maroon back; pale yellow-green below; Indian species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
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 phoenicopterus |
Distribution
Yellow-footed Green-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family