Treron bicinctus
Orange-breasted Green-pigeon
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.
Length
25cm to 30cm
Wingspan
45cm to 50cm
Weight
150g to 200g
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
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.
Up to 1,500 meters
Tropical, Subtropical
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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.
Orange-breasted Fruit Dove
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website: BirdLife International. 2024. Treron bicinctus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2024: e.T22691142A263964794.
View sourcereport: Global Forest Watch 2022, using Hansen et al. [2013] data and methods disclosed therein