Grey-fronted Green Pigeon

Overview

The grey-fronted green pigeon (Treron affinis) is a pigeon species found in the forests of the Western Ghats in India. Many authorities recognise it as a distinct species split from the pompadour green pigeon complex.

Identification

• The male has a reddish mantle.
• The female has a green mantle.

Habitat

This species inhabits the forests of the Western Ghats in India.

Diet

The bird feeds on the seeds and fruits of a wide variety of plants.

Did you know?

The pigeon builds a stick nest in a tree and lays two white eggs.