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African Green Pigeon
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African Green Pigeon
treron calvus
The African Green Pigeon is a beautiful bird that has bright green feathers! It loves to eat fruits and can often be seen perched in trees, making it a colorful sight in the wild.
Habitat: They live in tropical and subtropical forests across Africa.
Appearance
The African Green Pigeon has vibrant, apple-green plumage that makes it excellent at camouflage. It features a distinctive red patch at the base of its bill and bright yellow legs. Males also display a small purple-grey patch on their shoulders.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusTreron
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Their nests are so flimsy, you can sometimes see the eggs right through them!
These pigeons have soft pads on their feet for gripping slippery branches.
They often hang upside down like bats to reach juicy fruits!
They swallow large seeds whole, helping new trees grow far away!
Special abilities
Ability
Forest Camouflage
African Green Pigeon has bright green feathers that help them perfectly blend with leafy trees, making them hard to spot.
Ability
Fig Feaster
African Green Pigeon can swallow large fruits whole, like figs, because of their wide gape, allowing efficient feeding.
Ability
Acrobatic Feeder
African Green Pigeon has strong feet that help them cling to branches upside down to reach ripe, hanging fruits.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 25-30 cm
- Wingspan
- 45-50 cm
- Weight
- 0.16-0.29 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1-2
- Incubation
- 13-14 days
Diet & Feeding
A tropical fruitarian, especially loving figs and other juicy wild fruits!
Primary Foods
- Figs
- Berries
- Wild Plums
- Guava
- Flower Petals
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Sycamore Fig
Ficus sycomorus
A primary food source, especially for fruits.
eaten by
African Goshawk
Accipiter tachiro
A common bird of prey that hunts pigeons.
depends on
Broom Cluster Fig
Ficus sur
Provides crucial food; pigeons disperse its seeds.
eats
Jackalberry
Diospyros mespiliformis
Feeds on the fruits of this tree.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
African PigeonFig Pigeon
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is African Green Pigeon?
25-30 cm
What is African Green Pigeon's wingspan?
45-50 cm
How much does African Green Pigeon weigh?
0.16-0.29 kg
How long does African Green Pigeon live?
5-10 years
How fast can African Green Pigeon move?
60 km/h
What does African Green Pigeon eat?
A tropical fruitarian, especially loving figs and other juicy wild fruits!
Where is African Green Pigeon usually found?
They live in tropical and subtropical forests across Africa.
How does African Green Pigeon hunt?
Foraging
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