About the Pemba Green-Pigeon
The Pemba green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is a small and stocky pigeon, with an average length of 25 cm. The head, neck, breast, and underparts are greenish-grey, while the upperparts from the lower mantle to the rump are olive-green, brighter on the rump and uppertail-coverts and with a greyish wash elsewhere. There is a dark greyish-purple patch on the shoulder formed by the lesser wing-coverts. It is endemic to Pemba Island, off the northeastern coast of mainland Tanzania. It is most common in primary forest, but also occurs in secondary forest, gardens, and clove plantations. Its population is estimated to number 2,000–3,200 mature individuals, although some estimates are as low as 500.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Treron pembaensis |
| Species Codes | pegpig1, PGPI, PEGP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pemba Green-Pigeon belong to?
The Pemba Green-Pigeon (Treron pembaensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Pemba Green-Pigeon?
The Pemba green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is a small and stocky pigeon, with an average length of 25 cm. The head, neck, breast, and underparts are greenish-grey, while the upperparts from the lower mantle to the rump are olive-green, brighter on the rump and uppertail...
Where can I report a Pemba Green-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Pemba Green-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pegpig1, or on iNaturalist.