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Sao Tome Green-pigeon

Treron sanctithomae

Endangered
Envergadura
34,1 cm
Peso
205,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

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Sao Tome Green-pigeon (Treron sanctithomae), 27 cm. Endemic to São Tomé Island, Gulf of Guinea. Green overall with a yellow forehead and pale grey underparts. Occupies primary and secondary forest up to 1,400 m. Frugivore taking figs and forest fruits. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss on this small oceanic island.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 34,1 cm 13.4 in
Peso 205,0 g 7.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL.

Tamaño de la puesta

1

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familia Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Treron
Especies Treron sanctithomae

Distribution

Sao Tome Green-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Sao Tome Green-pigeon endangered?
The Sao Tome Green-pigeon has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Sao Tome Green-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Sao Tome Green-pigeon?
The Sao Tome Green-pigeon has a wingspan of 34.1 cm, weight of 205.0 g.
What order and family does the Sao Tome Green-pigeon belong to?
The Sao Tome Green-pigeon (Treron sanctithomae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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