Least ConcernRareEndemicFruitGrasslandPlatform nestMedium · 206 g
About the Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon
The grey-cheeked green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its diet consists of fruit, primarily figs. People in Java, Indonesia commonly hunt it using nylon, in a practice known as racik.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in August · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Andaman Green PigeonTreron chloropterusThe Andaman green pigeon is a pigeon in the genus Treron.
Ashy-headed Green PigeonTreron phayreiThe ashy-headed green pigeon is a pigeon in the genus Treron.
Whistling Green PigeonTreron formosaeThe Taiwan green pigeon is visually similar to the Wedge-tailed green pigeon, but with usually darker plumage.
Ashy-headed Green PigeonTreron phayreiThe ashy-headed green pigeon is a pigeon in the genus Treron.
Whistling Green PigeonTreron formosaeThe Taiwan green pigeon is visually similar to the Wedge-tailed green pigeon, but with usually darker plumage.
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