Taiwan green pigeon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taiwan green pigeon |
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The Taiwan green pigeon or whistling green pigeon (Treron formosae) is a type of bird that belongs to the pigeon family. This bird was first officially described by a scientist named Robert Swinhoe in 1863.
You can find this special pigeon in Taiwan and in the Batanes islands in the Philippines. It likes to live in warm, wet forests and even in gardens in the countryside. Sadly, its home is shrinking, which puts it in danger.
What Does the Taiwan Green Pigeon Look Like?
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The Taiwan green pigeon looks a lot like another bird called the Wedge-tailed green pigeon. However, the Taiwan green pigeon usually has darker feathers.
Female Taiwan green pigeons are mostly different shades of green. The males have a special purple-grey patch on their wings that helps them stand out.
These birds are described as "variable green-pigeons." This means their look can change a bit depending on where they live. They live in warm, wet forests with broadleaf evergreen trees.
Where Do These Pigeons Live?
The Taiwan green pigeon lives in subtropical forests with broadleaf evergreen trees. You might also find them in farm fields if there are trees nearby. They mostly live in lowlands and hills on small islands.
However, in Taiwan, they prefer to live in the mountains, sometimes as high as 2,000 meters (about 6,560 feet) up!
Why Is the Taiwan Green Pigeon Important?
The IUCN has listed this bird as "near threatened." This means it could become endangered if we don't protect it.
The biggest problems for the Taiwan green pigeon are habitat loss and hunting. When forests are cut down, these birds lose their homes and places to find food. Protecting their natural homes is very important to help them survive.
