About the White-bellied Green Pigeon
The white-bellied green pigeon, also known as Siebold's green pigeon and Japanese green pigeon, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in East, and Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat is temperate forests and woodlands. Its population has increased significantly since 2000. It is one of the few green pigeons that migrates.
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The white-bellied green pigeon is a medium-sized, compactly built pigeon 33–36 centimetres (13–14 in) long. The males have a bright green head and chest, olive-coloured wings, throat and neck, a patch of maroon on the shoulders, and a white belly, undertail and legs, as the name suggests. The tail is short, 103–122 mm long, dark green with blackish sides. Its beak is 17–21 mm long, light bluish with a grey tip. The eye rings are vivid blue, the iris pink to violet. Their feet are red to violet. The females are similar to the males, but are not as colourful.
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Where the White-bellied Green Pigeon lives
When to see the White-bellied Green Pigeon
Peak activity in April · a resident species across most of its range
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