Aves > Columbiformes > Columbidae > Treron
Treron chloropterus Blyth, 1846 – Andaman Green Pigeon
Taxonomic Notes:
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)Treron chloropterus – Andaman Green Pigeon
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Indian and global distribution:
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Identification:
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Status, Habitat and Habits:
This species is uncommon and is an endemic species of India. It inhabits evergreen forests of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (up to 1,500m asl). It breeds during February-March. It is frugivorous (BirdLife International 2017).
Conservation Status:
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)
According to the IUCN Red List assessment, the population of this species is declining, with the current population estimate of 2,500-9,999 individuals. The threat to its persistence comes from habitat disturbance due to agriculture and other human encroachments (BirdLife International 2017).
This species is uncommon and is an endemic species of India. It inhabits evergreen forests of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (up to 1,500m asl). It breeds during February-March. It is frugivorous (BirdLife International 2017).
Conservation Status:
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/)According to the IUCN Red List assessment, the population of this species is declining, with the current population estimate of 2,500-9,999 individuals. The threat to its persistence comes from habitat disturbance due to agriculture and other human encroachments (BirdLife International 2017).
References:
BirdLife International 2017. Treron chloropterus . The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T22726279A118274190. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22726279A118274190.en. Accessed on 13 February 2020.
Aves > Columbiformes > Columbidae > Treron
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Bhavanarayeni, R., and A. Bayani. 2023. Treron chloropterus Blyth, 1846 – Andaman Green Pigeon. Satose, V., A. Bayani, V. Ramachandran, P. Roy, and K. Kunte (Chief Editors). Birds of India, v. 2.17. Indian Foundation for Butterflies.
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