Bird
African Green-Pigeon
Treron calvusAlso known as Green Fruit-Pigeon, African Green Pigeon
African green-pigeons are acrobatic frugivores that spend nearly their entire lives in the forest canopy, often clambering upside down along slender branches like parrots to reach ripe fruit. Small flocks gather noisily in fruiting trees, especially wild figs, where their olive-green plumage blends seamlessly into the surrounding foliage. When alarmed, rather than flying off immediately, they often freeze motionless against the canopy leaves, becoming virtually invisible to raptors overhead.
ArborealFrugivoreCanopy Dweller
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyFicus figs, Jackalberry fruit, Waterberry fruit
Predators
- African Goshawk
- Peregrine Falcon
- Boomslang
ThreatsLocalized habitat loss, deforestation of riverine woodlands, and opportunistic hunting
HabitatsRiparian forests, moist woodland, savanna, riverbanks, and suburban gardens
Life span8–12 years
Classification
- OrderColumbiformes
- FamilyColumbidae
- GenusTreron
- SpeciesTreron calvus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Spotting Clues: Look for sudden flutterings among fruiting fig trees, where their yellow feet and maroon shoulder patches give them away.
- Listen Closely: Listen for their bizarre, liquid whistle that sounds like a human whistling rising and falling scales.
- Field Etiquette: Remain quiet under the canopy, as flocks will freeze in place and easily go unnoticed if startled.
Food Plant (c) Alan Manson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alan Manson · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Christoph Moning, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Christoph Moning · cc-by
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Same Family (c) Christoph Moning, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Christoph Moning · cc-by
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