Bird · GBIF taxon 2495817
Pink-necked Green-Pigeon
Treron vernansThe Pink-necked Green-Pigeon is a compact Southeast Asian pigeon whose green plumage blends into leafy crowns. Males carry a pink neck and orange breast patch, while both sexes swallow small fruits and disperse seeds through wooded urban and coastal habitats.
Green PigeonCanopy FrugivoreSeed Disperser
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Figs and other small fruits, with occasional buds and shoots
Predators
- Peregrine falcons
- Tree snakes
- Monitor lizards
ThreatsLoss of feeding trees, urban collisions, pesticide exposure, hunting, and nest disturbance
HabitatsForest edge, secondary woodland, mangroves, plantations, parks, gardens, and towns
Life spanOften 5 to 10 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyColumbidae
- SpeciesTreron vernans
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- View feeding flocks quietly and leave nest trees undisturbed.
Responsible observation
- Sex: Males show a pink neck; females are mostly green and yellowish.
- Search: Scan fruiting tree crowns for slow climbing and short flights.
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