Columbiformes / Columbidae / Treron
Ashy-headed Green Pigeon
Treron phayrei · 灰头绿鸠
Introduction
A pigeon species in the genus Treron. Found from Nepal, northeast India, and Bangladesh to southwest China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Was added to the IUCN Red List in 2014. Many authorities consider this a separate species following its split from the pompadour green pigeon complex.
Distribution & Habitat
Range extends from Nepal, northeast India, and Bangladesh through southwest China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Inhabits forested areas where it forages in trees.
Behavior & Ecology
Occurs singly or in small groups. Flight is fast and direct, characterized by regular wing beats with occasional sharp flicks typical of pigeons. Diet consists of seeds and fruits from various plant species. Breeding involves building a stick nest in trees, where the female lays two white eggs.
Conservation
Added to the IUCN Red List in 2014 following its taxonomic split from the pompadour green pigeon complex.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Family
- Columbidae
- Genus
- Treron
Subspecies (2)
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Treron phayrei conoveri
Nepal
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
