The cinnamon-headed green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Region
Southeast Asia
Typical Environment
Occurs from southern Myanmar and Thailand through Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore to Brunei and Indonesia, especially in Sundaland. It is most frequently found along coasts and estuaries where mangrove forests predominate. The species also uses peat-swamp forest, riverine woodland, and adjacent cultivated or semi-open areas with fruiting trees. It may visit gardens and edges near wetlands when figs and other fruits are abundant.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 800 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
This striking green pigeon plays an important role as a seed disperser for many coastal and mangrove trees. Males show the namesake cinnamon-buff head and neck, while females are mostly green, making mixed flocks subtly dimorphic. It is closely tied to lowland mangroves and swamps and is declining where these habitats are lost or degraded.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
direct, fast flight with rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Often seen in small to medium flocks, especially at fruiting trees. Forms monogamous pairs during breeding, building a flimsy twig platform nest placed in trees or tall shrubs. Typically lays one to two eggs and may nest within mangroves or nearby lowland forest edges.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations are soft, nasal coos and low whistles delivered from within canopy cover. Calls are often repeated in series and can be easily overlooked against insect and surf noise in mangroves.
