African Green Pigeon

About the African Green Pigeon

The African green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, and one of 5 green pigeon species in the Afrotropics. The species has a wide range in Sub-Saharan Africa with around 17 accepted races.

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Where the African Green Pigeon lives

Recorded as a rare visitor in Mali.

When to see the African Green Pigeon

Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Pink-necked Green PigeonTreron vernansThe pink-necked green pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon, measuring 25 to 30 cm (9.8–11.8 in) in length and weighing around 105–160 g (3.7–5.6 oz). Yellow-footed Green PigeonTreron phoenicopterusThe yellow-footed green pigeon, also known as yellow-legged green pigeon, is a common species of green pigeon found in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Grey-fronted Green PigeonTreron affinisThe male has a reddish mantle.