Habitat
Lowland, moist and dry, deciduous monsoon-forest, including forest edges and patchy, dry forest/savanna. More rarely (or at lower densities in) semi-evergreen forest. From sea-level - 1,000 m.
West-central Lesser Sundas on Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Besar, Solor, Lomblen, Pantar and Alor.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat loss through forest clearance, due to shifting agriculture, burning in the dry season, mining, hunting and trade are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Frugivore. Figs.
Voice
Generally silent, though low grunts, possibly associated with breeding behaviour have been recorded.
Similar Species
Female Pink-necked Green-pigeon (Treron vernans) which has a green crown and pale chestnut undertail-coverts and female Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron sphenurus) which has a green crown, no pale fringes to wing-coverts and wedge-shaped tail.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet