Bruce's Green-pigeon
Treron waalia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="treron-waalia"></birdfyi-bird>The Bruce's Green-pigeon (Treron waalia) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.9 cm and a weight of 254.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Large green-pigeon, 30–33 cm, bright yellow-green with a grey head, yellow eye-ring, and pinkish-yellow bill. Found in dry woodland and savanna across the Sahel and savanna zone of Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia. Frugivore of wild figs and berries in the forest canopy. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.9 cm | 14.1 in |
| Weight | 254.5 g | 8.98 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Bruce's Green-pigeon: bright grass-green body; yellow-green below; orange-yellow breast; bare red-orange orbital skin; West African
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Treron |
| Species | Treron waalia |
Distribution
Bruce's Green-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family