Yellow-footed Green Pigeon look-alikes
Treron phoenicoptera
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Orange-breasted Green Pigeon
Treron bicinctus
Key differences
The Orange-breasted Green Pigeon has a distinct orange band across its breast and a greyish-blue crown (lacking the lilac patch of the Yellow-footed). Its undertail coverts are chestnut, not yellow. The maroon wing patch is also present but the overall coloration differs.
Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon
Treron sphenurus
Key differences
The Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon has a distinctly wedge-shaped tail, a grey head (lacking lilac), and a more olive-green plumage. It typically inhabits higher altitudes and denser forests. Its feet are red, not yellow.
Pin-tailed Green Pigeon
Treron apicauda
Key differences
The Pin-tailed Green Pigeon has elongated central tail feathers forming a 'pin-tail' and lacks the maroon wing patch. Its feet are red, and it has a more uniform green plumage without the distinct lilac crown.
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