Buru green pigeon facts for kids
The Buru green pigeon (Treron aromaticus) is a beautiful bird from the pigeon family. You can find it living in the forests of Buru, an island in Indonesia. Scientists often consider it a unique species, separate from other similar green pigeons.
Quick facts for kids Buru green pigeon |
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Treron
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aromaticus
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About the Buru Green Pigeon
The Buru green pigeon was first officially described in 1789. A German scientist named Johann Friedrich Gmelin gave it the scientific name Columba aromatica. Later, it was moved to the genus Treron by a French scientist, Louis Pierre Vieillot, in 1816.
The name Treron comes from an ancient Greek word for "pigeon" or "dove." The second part of its name, aromaticus, is Latin for "aromatic" or "fragrant." This might be because Buru Island, where it lives, is part of the Maluku Islands (also known as the Spice Islands), which were famous for their fragrant spices.
This pigeon is a unique species, meaning there are no different types or subspecies of it. It used to be thought of as the same as the Pompadour green pigeon, but now scientists agree it's its own special bird.
How it Behaves
The Buru green pigeon usually flies alone or in small groups. When it flies, it's very fast and goes straight, with regular wing beats and sometimes a quick flick of its wings. This is how many pigeons fly!
This bird loves to eat seeds and fruits from many different kinds of plants. When it's time to build a home, it makes a simple nest out of sticks in a tree. The female pigeon then lays two white eggs.
