Yellow-Footed Green Pigeon

The yellow-footed green pigeon (Treron phoenicopterus), also known as yellow-legged green pigeon, is a common species of green pigeon found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the state bird of Maharashtra. In Marathi, it is called Haroli or Hariyal. The species feeds on fruit, including many species of Ficus. They forage in flocks. In the early morning, they are often seen sunning on the tops of emergent trees in dense forest areas. They are especially found sitting in pairs on tree branches.

Scientific Name : Treron Phoenicoptera

Family : Columbidae

Order : Columbiformes

Class : Aves

Type : Pigeons And Doves

Conservation Status : Least concern (LC)

Size : 29 to 33 cm

Compare Size : House crow -

Wingspan : 17 - 19 cm

Weight : 225 to 260 g

Migratory : Resident

Sex Alike : Yes

Nesting Season : March - June

Other Names :

English : Yellow-Legged Green Pigeon, Common Green Pigeon

Habitat:
Forest, scrubland, they forage in flocks. In the early morning, they are often seen sunning on the tops of emergent trees

Breeding:
Eggs - 2, White, Glossy.

Feeding:
feeds on fruit, including many species of Ficus

Male & Female
Upperparts	olive-green
Head	bluish-grey
Neck	yellowish-green
Breast	yellowish-green
Legs	bright-yellow
Wing	Lilac or reddish-lilac coloured shoulder patch
Belly	greyish-yellow
Mantle	bluish-grey