Ryukyu Green Pigeon

Treron permagnus

Japanese Name: リュウキュウアオバト
Chinese Name: 琉球綠鳩
English Name: Ryukyu Green Pigeon
Origin: Ryukyu Islands

The Ryukyu Green Pigeon was once considered a different subspecies of the Taiwan Red-headed Green Pigeon (Treron formosae). However, recent molecular studies support its classification as a distinct species. Unlike the Red-headed Green Pigeon, the Ryukyu Green Pigeon does not have a red-colored head.

There are two different subspecies of the Ryukyu Green Pigeon:

  • Treron permagnus permagnus: Distribute from Yakushima to Okinawa Island.
  • Treron permagnus medioximus: Distribute on Ishigaki Island, Iriomote Island, and Yonaguni Island.
July 18, 2024, Amami Oshima: Treron permagnus permagnus subspecies.
September 22, 2024, Amami Oshima: Treron permagnus permagnus subspecies.
October 15, 2024, Ishigaki island: Treron permagnus medioximus subspecies

Reference: Avibase – The World Bird Database