Timor green pigeon


The Timor green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found on the islands of Rote and Timor. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Distribution and habitat

The Timor green pigeon is found on the islands of Rote, Timor, Semau, and Atauro in the Lesser [Sunda Islands]. It inhabits primary forest, monsoon forest, and secondary forest with tall trees in lowlands, occurring up to altitudes of.

Behaviour and ecology

The Timor green pigeon is frugivorous and has been recorded feeding on figs.