Sri Lanka Green Pigeon
Treron pompadora
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Sri Lanka
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The Pompadour green pigeon, Sri Lanka green pigeon or Ceylon green pigeon (Treron pompadora) is a pigeon in the genus Treron. In Sri Lanka, this bird and several other green pigeon are known as bata goya in the Sinhala language. It is found in the forests of Sri Lanka. Many authorities split the species from the pompadour green pigeon complex.
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Range and habitat
Sri Lanka.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sri Lanka green pigeon
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
