Species knowledge & husbandry
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.
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.
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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
Pink-necked green pigeon (Treron vernans) occurs in Thailand, southern Indochina, Malay Peninsula, western Indonesia, Philippines. It is mainly associated with humi…
Thick-billed green pigeon
Treron curvirostra
Thick-billed green pigeon (Treron curvirostra) occurs in Nepal, north-eastern India, Burma, southern China, Hainan, Indochina, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, wes…
African green pigeon
Treron calvus
African green pigeon (Treron calvus) occurs in Africa south of the Sahara excluding the desert regions of south-west Africa. It is mainly associated with wooded sav…
Bruce's green pigeon
Treron waalia
Bruce's green pigeon (Treron waalia) occurs in Senegal to Somalia and Kenya, southern Arabian Peninsula. It is mainly associated with dry savannas, dense gallery fo…
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.
- 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
