Madagascar green pigeon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Madagascar green pigeon |
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| At Ankarafantsika National Park, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar | |
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Treron
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australis
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The Madagascar green pigeon (Treron australis) is a type of bird. It belongs to the Columbidae family, which includes pigeons and doves. This bird lives on the islands of Madagascar, Comoros, and Mayotte.
It prefers to live in warm, wet places. You can find it in subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. These are places with lots of trees and usually a good amount of rain.
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About the Madagascar Green Pigeon
The Madagascar green pigeon is known for its green feathers. This helps it blend in with the leaves of the trees. It is a medium-sized bird.
Like other pigeons, it likely eats fruits and seeds. These birds are important for spreading seeds in their forest homes. This helps new plants grow.
Where the Pigeon Lives
This pigeon lives only on a few islands. Its main home is Madagascar, a large island off the coast of Africa. It also lives on the smaller Comoros and Mayotte islands nearby.
These islands have unique forests. The pigeon finds its food and builds its nests in these special places. Protecting these forests is important for the birds.
Its Bird Family Tree
Scientists group living things into families. The Madagascar green pigeon is part of the Treron genus. This group includes other green pigeons from different parts of the world.
The full scientific name for this bird is Treron australis. This name was first given by a scientist named Carl Linnaeus in 1771. The word australis means "southern" in Latin.
Different Kinds of Madagascar Green Pigeons
Within the Madagascar green pigeon group, there are two main types. Scientists call these "subspecies." They are a bit different from each other.
One type is called T. a. xenius. This one lives in the western part of Madagascar. The other type is T. a. australis. It lives in the eastern part of Madagascar.
Sometimes, another bird called the Comoros green pigeon (Treron comorensis) is seen as a separate species. But many experts think it is just another type of Madagascar green pigeon.
