Orange-breasted Green-pigeon Bird Facts (Treron bicinctus)

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is a striking bird with predominantly green plumage. Males feature a distinctive orange breast band, grey head, and yellow belly, while their wings display black and yellow patterning.

Females lack the orange breast band and have a more uniform green colouration. Both sexes have red legs and feet and a pale grey beak with a greenish or bluish base.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon can be found in Woodland habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Garden habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Urban habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Desert habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon can be found in Rainforest habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

This species inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, including lowland rainforests and deciduous woodlands. It is found across parts of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and parts of Indonesia.

While primarily resident, some local movements may occur in response to fruit availability.

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Orange-breasted Green-pigeon. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
How birds move around during different seasons

Species that can be found in the area throughout the year

Bangladesh Bhutan India Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Nepal Sri Lanka Thailand Vietnam

Species that are present in the area during their breeding season

Cambodia

Species that appear infrequently (rare) and unpredictably outside their normal range

Pakistan

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Bird Attributes Explained

Our bird attributes system rates various aspects of a bird's capabilities on a scale of 0-100, based on data from field observations, scientific studies, and expert knowledge.

Attribute Categories:

Agility: Manoeuvrability, speed, and grace in flight or movement.
Strength: Physical power, often correlating with size and hunting abilities.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in various environments or changing conditions.
Aggressiveness: Territorial behaviour and assertiveness, particularly during breeding seasons.
Endurance: Stamina, often seen in migration patterns or foraging behaviours.

Understanding the Ratings:

0-20: Very Low
21-40: Low
41-60: Average
61-80: High
81-100: Very High

Remember, these attributes are relative to other bird species and don't necessarily indicate superiority.

Agility

Reflects the bird's manoeuvrability, speed, and grace in flight or movement.

Highly agile amongst tree branches, with specialised feet allowing inverted feeding positions and precise movements through dense canopy. Their ability to manoeuvre whilst foraging for fruits demonstrates remarkable dexterity.

Strength

Indicates the bird's physical power, often correlating with size and hunting abilities.

Moderate strength typical for a medium-sized pigeon. Whilst capable of sustained flight and fruit plucking, they aren't particularly powerful compared to other birds of similar size. Their lightweight frame (150-200g) prioritises agility over raw strength.

Adaptability

Represents the bird's ability to thrive in various environments or changing conditions.

Shows good adaptability through their varied diet preferences and ability to thrive in different forest types up to 1,500m elevation. Their local movements following fruit availability further demonstrates environmental responsiveness, though they remain dependent on woodland habitats.

Aggressiveness

Measures the bird's territorial behaviour and assertiveness, particularly during breeding seasons.

Generally peaceful birds that live in small flocks. Their courtship involves gentle displays and soft cooing rather than aggressive behaviours. They typically avoid confrontation except when defending nests.

Endurance

Reflects the bird's stamina, often seen in migration patterns or foraging behaviours.

Demonstrates solid endurance through their ability to forage extensively throughout the day and make local movements following food sources. Their capacity to hang and manoeuvre for extended periods whilst feeding suggests decent stamina, though they're not known for particularly long-distance flights.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon primarily feeds on fruits, with a particular preference for figs. They use their specialised bills to pluck and swallow fruits whole. Occasionally, they supplement their diet with buds, shoots, and small invertebrates.

These pigeons are typically observed in small flocks, often perched high in fruiting trees. They are known for their agile movements among branches while foraging.

During courtship, males perform elaborate bowing displays and soft cooing to attract females.

The Orange-breasted Green-pigeon has a soft, melodious call often described as a series of 'woo-woo' sounds.

During courtship, males produce a more elaborate cooing, sometimes accompanied by a gentle whistling note. Their calls are typically heard in the early morning or late afternoon.

Breeding typically occurs during the dry season, with timing varying across their range. Males attract females with cooing calls and bowing displays on tree branches.

Nests are simple platforms of twigs, usually placed in the fork of a tree or dense foliage. Females lay 1-2 white eggs per clutch.

Both parents share incubation duties, which last about 14 days. Chicks fledge after approximately 12-14 days but may remain dependent on parents for several more weeks.

While currently listed as Least Concern, the Orange-breasted Green-pigeon faces threats from habitat loss due to deforestation.

Conservation efforts focus on protecting tropical and subtropical forests within their range, which is crucial for maintaining stable populations.

Look for them in fruiting trees, especially figs
Listen for their soft, melodious calls in the early morning
Observe their behaviour during the breeding season for courtship displays
Use binoculars to spot their distinctive colouration high in the canopy

Main predators include birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles, as well as arboreal snakes and occasionally larger mammals.

Their green plumage provides excellent camouflage in leafy trees.
They have specialised feet that allow them to hang upside-down while feeding on fruits.
These pigeons play a crucial role in seed dispersal for many tropical tree species.

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