Sumba Green-Pigeon - Treron teysmannii
( Schlegel, 1879 )

 

 

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Subspecies: Unknown
Est. World Population: 10000-15000

CITES Status: NOT LISTED
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
U.S. ESA Status: NOT LISTED

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Life Span: in Captivity

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Habitat:
It occurs at all altitudes in open forest, particularly disturbed areas with tall trees (although this might reflect a greater ease of detection in such habitats). It is recorded to 800 m (Eaton et al. 2021).


Range:
Treron teysmannii is restricted to Sumba, Indonesia.


Conservation:
Conservation Actions Underway
No specific action is known, although it occurs in Laiwangi Wanggameti and Manupeu Tanah Daru National Parks.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Regularly monitor at certain sites throughout its range to determine population trends. Investigate the extent of hunting by local residents. If relevant, control hunting where possible, perhaps using awareness campaigns. Protect significant areas of suitable forest throughout its range.


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