Habitat
Primary and secondary tropical and subtropical forest, tolerating forest fragmentation and also occurring in plantations. From sea-level - 1,600 m but is more common above 300 m.
With the exception of the more distinct Bruce's Green-pigeon (Treron waalia), the green-pigeons of African mainland and islands form a closely related group, within which species limits have been much debated. However, based on differences in cere colour and on geographical separation of forms, it seems most appropriate to consider present species as forming a superspecies with Madagascar Green-pigeon (Treron australis), African Green-pigeon (Treron calvus) and Pemba Green-pigeon (Treron pembaensis).
BirdLife International Species Factsheet