8. Bata Goya




Common Name:      Sri Lanka Green pigeon

Scientific Name:      Treron pompadora

Animal Family:      Columbidae

Description:     Sri Lankan Green pigeon is approximately 26-30 cm in length . Sri Lanaka green pigeon usually occurs singly or in the small groups. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular brats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings that are characteristic of pigeons in general. It builds a stick nests in a tree and lays two white eggs.  

Population:     The population size has not been quantified.

Found where:     This bird can be observed in the peak wilderness Sanctuary, Morapitiya Forest Reserve, Mitirigala Forest Reserve, Sinharaja  Forest Reserve, Kanneliya  Forest Reserve, Hiyare Forest Reserve ,Udawattakele Forest Reserve, Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya Sanctuary and the Wilpattu National park.

Habitat:     Found singly or in small groups at upper levels of forests in lowlands and hills 

Foods:     It eats the seeds and fruits of a wide variety of plants.


  

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