Where does the Yellow-breasted Green Pigeon live?
Treron flavicollis
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Open the appThe Yellow-breasted Green Pigeon lives in specific habitats and regions. Knowing where, and when, to look improves your chances of a successful sighting.
Biomes
Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Geographic range
Found in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Bali), and the Philippines (Palawan and associated islands).
Preferred environments
Prefers primary and secondary evergreen forests, forest edges, mangroves, and sometimes cultivated areas with fruiting trees. Often found in the canopy or sub-canopy.
Elevation range
Typically found from sea level up to 1,500 meters, occasionally higher.
Where to look
Primary and Secondary Forests
Look in the canopy and sub-canopy layers of evergreen forests, especially where fruiting trees (like figs) are abundant.
Forest Edges and Mangroves
Can also be found at the edges of forests and in mangrove habitats, particularly in coastal regions.
Botanical Gardens and Parks
In some urbanized areas, they may visit large parks or botanical gardens with suitable fruiting trees.
Field tips
- Listen for calls. Their soft, whistling coo is often the first indication of their presence. Learn to recognize this call.
- Scan fruiting trees. Focus your search on trees that are currently bearing fruit, especially figs. These pigeons are often well-camouflaged among the leaves.
- Be patient and quiet. Yellow-breasted Green Pigeons are shy. Move slowly and quietly, and use binoculars to scan the canopy thoroughly.
- Look for movement. Even if camouflaged, their movements as they feed or shift position can give them away.
Migration
Resident throughout its range, with no significant migratory movements. Local movements may occur in response to fruit availability.
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