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Yellow-footed Green Pigeon |
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Name |
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Yellow-footed Green Pigeon |
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Scientific Name |
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Treron phoenicoptera |
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Size |
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Hariyal (61 cm) |
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Habitat |
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Well wooded forest, commonly found in roadside tree when in fruits. |
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Identification |
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A stocky yellow, olive green and ashy grey pigeon, yellow leg always diagnostic for this species. |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Throughout the Indian Union |
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Food |
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Fruits and berries |
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Nest |
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March – June, Twig platform |
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Eggs |
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2, White, glossy |
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Least concern |
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Terrestrial |
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Common |
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All parts of M.P |
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