Andaman Green-pigeon

Andaman Green-pigeon

Treron chloropterus

Near Threatened
Envergadura
34,4 cm
Peso
234,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

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Medium green-pigeon, 26–29 cm, predominantly green with olive-yellow underparts; male has a small orange throat patch. Endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of figs and berries. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 34,4 cm 13.5 in
Peso 234,0 g 8.25 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Andaman Green-pigeon: bright green body; yellow-green below; orange breast in males; bare red facial skin; Andaman endemic; dimorphic

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Incubation: 18 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Familia Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Genus Treron
Especies Treron chloropterus

Distribution

Andaman Green-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Andaman Green-pigeon endangered?
The Andaman Green-pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Andaman Green-pigeon nest?
Incubation: 18 days.
How big is the Andaman Green-pigeon?
The Andaman Green-pigeon has a wingspan of 34.4 cm, weight of 234.0 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Green-pigeon belong to?
The Andaman Green-pigeon (Treron chloropterus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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