About the Whistling Green Pigeon
The Taiwan green pigeon or whistling green pigeon is a bird in the family Columbidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1863. It is found in Taiwan and Batanes in the Philippines.
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The Taiwan green pigeon is visually similar to the Wedge-tailed green pigeon, but with usually darker plumage. Females are of various green shades throughout, and males have a distinctive purple-grey patch over the wings.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Little Green PigeonTreron olaxThe little green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
Bruce's Green PigeonTreron waaliaDespite its name, Bruce's green pigeon is mostly grey with a light yellow breast and olive green upper wings.
Grey-cheeked Green PigeonTreron griseicaudaThe grey-cheeked green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
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