The pink-necked green pigeon is a visually striking bird that graces the skies and trees of Southeast Asia. The male’s plumage is a canvas of vibrant colors, with varying shades of green complemented by a distinct pink neck, an eye-catching orange patch on the lower breast, and a bright yellow vent, making it one of the more colorful pigeon species. Females, though less flamboyant, possess their own subtle beauty with olive-green plumage and yellow-green underparts, which aid in camouflage during nesting and foraging.

These birds exhibit remarkable adaptability, inhabiting a range of environments from open forest edges and mangroves to plantations and cultivated gardens. This adaptability allows them to thrive in both natural and modified landscapes, often spotted in urban areas where fruiting trees are present.

When foraging, pink-necked green pigeons display a preference for fruits, with figs being a particular favorite. Their foraging behavior is not just a feast for the eyes but also a crucial ecological role, as they are vital seed dispersers for many fruiting tree species. While searching for food, their acrobatic maneuvers are a testament to their agility and precise control over their flight, often hanging upside down to reach the choicest morsels.

Social by nature, pink-necked green pigeons typically forage in small groups, which allows them to locate fruiting trees more efficiently. At dusk, they are known to roost communally, gathering in large numbers in a single tree, creating a spectacle of color and communal interaction.

Despite their social nature, these pigeons are not particularly vocal, often only heard making soft cooing sounds that blend into the ambient noises of their habitats.

Distribution

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Cambodia

2016

Indonesia

2016

Malaysia

2016

Myanmar

2016

Philippines

2016

Breeding

Singapore

2016

Breeding

Thailand

2016

Vietnam

2016