African Green Pigeon
Treron calvus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Not EvaluatedUncommon to spot
birds • Columbidae
African Green Pigeon.
A
Treron calvus
Category
birds
Family
Columbidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 198 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african green pigeon in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 50%, ground foraging 30%, canopy foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 80%; seeds 10%; other plant material 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.