Thick-billed Green Pigeon

The Thick-billed Green Pigeon, Treron curvirostra, presents itself as a rather diminutive member of its family, measuring under 26 cm in length. Its most striking feature is the robust, pale greenish bill adorned with a red base, which contrasts with the grey crown and the maroon mantle that graces its back. The wings are characterized by black primaries and secondaries, edged with a yellow fringe. Both sexes share an underside of vibrant green, while the thighs are a darker green with a hint of whitish scales. The female can be distinguished by her greenish undertail coverts, also with whitish scales, whereas the male boasts a maroon dorsum and a more subdued chestnut on the undertail coverts.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify this species, look for the broad bluish-green eye ring and the distinctive bill shape and coloration. The male's maroon mantle and the female's scaled undertail coverts are also key characteristics to observe.

Habitat

The Thick-billed Green Pigeon is known to inhabit subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, as well as subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, where it can be seen gracefully navigating the canopy.

Distribution

This species enjoys a wide range across the eastern regions of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Its range extends from the Eastern Himalayas to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, including countries such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Tibet, and Vietnam.

Behaviour

The Thick-billed Green Pigeon exhibits a rather deliberate feeding behavior, often seen walking slowly along branches as it feeds on the syconia of figs, a favored food source.

Song & Calls

Unfortunately, the guide does not provide information on the vocalizations of this species.

Breeding

The guide does not include details on the breeding habits of the Thick-billed Green Pigeon.

Similar Species

The guide does not provide information on species similar to the Thick-billed Green Pigeon.

Diet and Feeding

The diet of the Thick-billed Green Pigeon primarily consists of the syconia of figs, which it forages for in the forest canopy.

Conservation Status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Thick-billed Green Pigeon as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a higher level of concern.