Sep 4

Bird of the day

Thick-billed green pigeon

Treron curvirostra

The thick-billed green pigeon (Treron curvirostra) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Rather small-sized pigeon being under 26 cm (10 in) as compared to other green pigeons. A thick pale greenish bill with red base, broad bluish-Green eye ring, grey crown and maroon mantle diagnostic. Wings have black primary and secondaries with yellow outer edge. Underside green in both sexes. Thighs dark green with whitish scales. Female has greenish undertail coverts with whitish scales. Males have maroon dorsum and dull chestnut undertail coverts.

Aliases

Treron curvirostra

Data retrieved on October 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM