Bruce's Green-Pigeon
Treron waalia
A chunky, medium-sized pigeon that has a green back, a gray head, and a yellow belly. Flight is fast and direct. Sometimes seen alone, though more often in small groups. Found in a variety of savanna and woodland habitats, often in and around fruiting fig trees. Similar to African Green-Pigeon, but easily separated by the yellow belly. Voice is a quiet but maniacal series of sputters, whistles, and cackles.
Identification
Despite its name, Bruce's green pigeon is mostly grey with a light yellow breast and olive green upper wings .
Taxonomy
Genus: Treron; Family: Columbidae; Order: Columbiformes.
- Scientific name
- Treron waalia
- Authority
- (Meyer, FAA, 1793)
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Family
- Columbidae
- Genus
- Treron
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: declining.
- Population trend
- declining
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Distribution
Bird Calls
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