Flores Green-pigeon

Taxobox
name = Flores Green-pigeon


status = VU | status_system = IUCN3.1
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Aves
ordo = Columbiformes
familia = Columbidae
genus = "Treron"
species = "T. floris"
binomial = "Treron floris"
binomial_authority = Wallace, 1863
synonyms =

The Flores Green-pigeon ("Treron floris") is a species of bird in the Columbidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Flores Green Pigeon feeds primarily on fruit and therefore a forest habitat is essential for its survival. Its relatively small population qualifies this species to be categorized as a "Vulnerable" one. While hunting poses somewhat of a threat towards the Flores Green Pigeon, its primary threat remains as the loss of habitat, even though it may seem to be relatively immune to the problem. This combined with the loss of vegetation due to burning throughout the dry season creates the main source of problem for the bird.

References

* BirdLife International 2004. [http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/22078/all Treron floris] . [http://www.iucnredlist.org 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. ] Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
*Pire, John. "Flores Green Pigeon." International Dove Society. 4 Feb. 2008

External links

* [http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/search/species_search.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=2638&m=0 BirdLife Species Factsheet.]