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- Treron axillaris
Identification
28 centimeters in length. Its head, tail, and underparts are bright green, and its head has a grey crown. The legs are red; the bill is thin and grey. The flight feathers and tail are black. The male has a chestnut back. The female has a green back and no orange breast patch.
Distribution
Taxonomy
Four subspecies recognized:
- T. a. amadoni on northern Luzon
- T. a. axillaris on southern Luzon, Polillo, Catanduanes, Mindoro, Lubang and Alabat
- T. a. canescens in western and eastern Visayas, Mindanao and Basilan
- T. a. everetti on the Sulu Archipelago
It was formerly considered conspecific with Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, Ashy-headed Green Pigeon, Grey-fronted Green Pigeon, Andaman Green Pigeon and Buru Green Pigeon.
Habitat
Rainforest and similar dense wet woodlands.
Behaviour
It builds a nest of sticks in a tree and lays two white eggs. Its flight is fast and direct.
Diet includes the seeds and fruits of a wide variety of plants.
References
- Birdforum thread mentioning splitting of this species
