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Fruit dove species profiles: distribution, husbandry and breeding
Explore detailed fruit dove species profiles covering taxonomy, natural distribution, identifying features, diet, husbandry, breeding and the current status within the European Fruit Dove Project.
Fruit dove species at a glance: distribution, husbandry and breeding
The fruit-dove species profiles combine zoological background with practical husbandry and breeding experience. Each profile explains taxonomy, natural range, habitat, identifying features, diet and behaviour, while additional notes cover aviary housing, feeding, pair formation, nesting and successful breeding.
The multilingual collection is intended for private breeders, zoos, bird parks and anyone seeking reliable information about fruit-dove species. Content, images and project status are reviewed and expanded continuously, creating a dependable knowledge base for professional exchange, population management and responsible conservation breeding.
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Use the search and filters to find fruit-dove species by name, genus, category or natural distribution. Profiles can also be sorted alphabetically or by their latest update.
Treron (4)

Pink-necked green pigeon
Treron vernans
Welcome to the profile of the Pink-necked green pigeon (Treron vernans). The documented natural range includes Thailand, southerns Indochina, Malay Peninsula, weste…

Thick-billed green pigeon
Treron curvirostra
Welcome to the profile of the Thick-billed green pigeon (Treron curvirostra). The documented natural range includes Nepal, north-eastern India, Burma, southern Chin…

African green pigeon
Treron calvus
Welcome to the profile of the African green pigeon (Treron calvus). The documented natural range includes Afrika south of the Sahara excluding the desert regions of…

Bruce's green pigeon
Treron waalia
Welcome to the profile of the Bruce's green pigeon (Treron waalia). The documented natural range includes Senegal to Somalia and Kenia, southern Aratoche Halbinsel…
What information is included in each species profile?
Individual pages bring together common and scientific names, taxonomy, distribution, habitat, size and identifying features, along with practical notes on feeding, housing and breeding. Images support identification and illustrate typical differences between species or sexes.
- English, German, Dutch and scientific species names
- natural distribution, habitat and identifying characteristics
- experience with diet, aviary husbandry, nesting and offspring
- project status, population context and image documentation
