Pink-necked Green Pigeon
About the Pink-necked Green Pigeon in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
The Pink-necked Green Pigeon (Treron vernans) is a medium-sized pigeon, with a distinctive appearance that varies between males and females. The males of this species have a colourful plumage of orange, pink and lavender-grey, while females are mainly green in colour. Unlike many other species of pigeons, Pink-necked Green Pigeons are comparatively less vocal and prefer to forage in pairs or smaller flocks.
Identifying features
Check out some of the identifying features of the Pink-necked Green Pigeon below.
The male Pink-necked Green Pigeon has a lavender-grey head, a pink neck, and an orange breast, while the female Pink-necked Green Pigeon has greenish upper parts and yellow-green underparts.
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Habitat and ecology
Since the species exclusively eats fruit, the Pink-necked Green Pigeon is commonly found in fruit trees, within parks, gardens and urban spaces.
Did you know?
Pink-necked Green Pigeons are monogamous, they mate for life!
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