Fruit dove profile
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, westerns Indonesien, Philippines. With a body length of 23,5-28 cm, this species belongs to the green pigeons. Within the European Fruit Dove Project, the current status is recorded as: stock secure; bred regularly. This page brings together distribution data, identification notes and practical husbandry experience, helping keepers and breeders…
Profile & short facts for Pink-necked green pigeon
| English name | Pink-necked green pigeon |
|---|---|
| German name | Frühlingstaube |
| Scientific name | Treron vernans |
| Genus | Treron |
| Category | Treron - green pigeons |
| Distribution | Thailand, southerns Indochina, Malay Peninsula, westerns Indonesien, Philippines |
| Subspecies | none | Eight subspecies have been described, but these are generally no longer recognised today. |
| Size / characteristics | 23,5-28 cm | Husbandry: | Ring size: 7,0 |
| Status | stock secure; bred regularly |
Habitat and natural range
Feuchte lowland forests, mangroves, open Waldlandschaften and Parkanlagen.
Feeding in the European Fruit Dove Project
Frugivorous. Feeds mainly on fleshy fruits such as wild figs; unlike true fruit doves, green pigeons may also process small seeds in the digestive tract. In human care: fruit-dove diet, soft-fruit mix and small amounts of easily digestible seeds.
Husbandry in the European Fruit Dove Project
Very agile green pigeon. Appreciates climbing opportunities among branches. A well-insulated or lightly heated shelter for the European winter is strongly recommended to prevent frost damage to the legs and feet.
Breeding and offspring
The clutch usually consists of 1–2 eggs. Nests are often rather loose platforms in dense thorny vegetation. Visual screening along aviary sides can significantly improve breeding success.
Subspecies and systematics
none | Eight subspecies have been described, but these are generally no longer recognised today.
Special notes on the species
Males show a beautiful three-coloured gradient of pink, orange and green across the breast; very vocal in the morning hours.
Conservation status
| IUCN | LC (Least Concern) |
|---|---|
| CITES | Not listed |
| EU species protection | Not listed |
Further sources
Images of the Pink-necked green pigeon
Image credits
Frühlingstaube (© Vogelpark Walsrode)