# Pink-necked Green-Pigeon

> Pink-necked Green-Pigeon (Treron vernans). The pink-necked green-pigeon is a green pigeon often noticed in fruiting trees; its English name refers to the pink neck, not a parrot.

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**Review status:** This guide was compiled from the listed species sources and observation records; it has not been reviewed by a taxonomic specialist. GBIF records are neither a census nor proof of native range.

## Quick answer

The Pink-necked Green-Pigeon (*Treron vernans*) is a bird in the family Columbidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from Nusa Tenggara, Java, Sumatra. Diet: fruit-eater (frugivore); a herbivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | *Treron vernans* |
| Indonesian name | Punai gading |
| Group | Birds |
| Family | Columbidae |
| Observation records | Nusa Tenggara, Java, Sumatra |
| Taxonomic group | Columbiformes |
| GBIF records | 6,642 human-observation records, 2016–2026 |
| Data retrieved | 2026-09-23 |
| IUCN status | Least Concern · [IUCN Red List (via GBIF)](https://www.gbif.org/species/2495817) · checked 1 October 2026 |
| Diet type | Herbivore (plant-eater) — fruit-eater (frugivore) · [National Parks Board Singapore](https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/fauna/6/4/645) |
| Reproduction | Laying eggs (oviparous) · [Vigie-Nature École (MNHN)](https://www.vigienature-ecole.fr/en/node/352) |
| Active | Diurnal (active by day) · [EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt](https://esapubs.org/archive/ecol/E095/178/BirdFuncDat.txt) |

## What is the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon?

Pink-necked Green-Pigeon refers to Treron vernans, in the genus Treron, family Columbidae, and order Columbiformes. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.

Evidence: [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon](https://www.gbif.org/species/2495817)

## What is known about the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon?

The pink-necked green-pigeon is a green pigeon often noticed in fruiting trees; its English name refers to the pink neck, not a parrot.

Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.

Evidence: [Species account — background reading](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treron%20vernans)

## How many Indonesian records name the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon?

When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 6,642 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.

Evidence: [GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026](https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/search?country=ID&speciesKey=2495817&basisOfRecord=HUMAN_OBSERVATION&year=2016%2C2026&limit=0&facet=stateProvince&facetLimit=7)

## Where were observations reported?

Place labels appearing in the results include Nusa Tenggara, Java, Sumatra. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.

Evidence: [GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026](https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/search?country=ID&speciesKey=2495817&basisOfRecord=HUMAN_OBSERVATION&year=2016%2C2026&limit=0&facet=stateProvince&facetLimit=7)

## How can you observe the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon?

Record the date, broad location, voice and visible plumage without approaching nests or young. A clear, distant photograph is more useful than disturbing a bird for a closer view. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.

## Explore related animals

To explore this group further, compare Pink-necked Green-Pigeon with Gray-cheeked Green-Pigeon, Sultan's Cuckoo-Dove, Green Imperial Pigeon. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.

## Scientific classification of the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon

| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae |
| Genus | *Treron* |
| Species | *Treron vernans* |

Source: [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy](https://www.gbif.org/dataset/d7dddbf4-2cf0-4f39-9b2a-bb099caae36c)

## Common questions about the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon

### What is the scientific name of the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon?

The scientific name of the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon is *Treron vernans*, in the family Columbidae and the order Columbiformes. In Indonesian it is called Punai gading.

### What kind of animal is the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon?

The Pink-necked Green-Pigeon is a bird in the family Columbidae. By diet it is a herbivore (plant-eater): a fruit-eater (frugivore).

### Where does the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon live in Indonesia?

Observation records of the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon summarised in this guide mainly come from Nusa Tenggara, Java, Sumatra. That list is not a complete range map.

### What does the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon eat?

The Pink-necked Green-Pigeon is a fruit-eater (frugivore). That makes it a herbivore (plant-eater). Source: [National Parks Board Singapore](https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/fauna/6/4/645).

### How does the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon reproduce?

The Pink-necked Green-Pigeon reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous). Source: [Vigie-Nature École (MNHN)](https://www.vigienature-ecole.fr/en/node/352).

### Is the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon nocturnal?

The cited source records the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon as diurnal (active by day). Source: [EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt](https://esapubs.org/archive/ecol/E095/178/BirdFuncDat.txt).

See also [the list of nocturnal and diurnal animals in Indonesia](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/nocturnal-and-diurnal-animals/).

### What is the scientific classification of the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon?

Scientific classification of the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Aves, order Columbiformes, family Columbidae, genus *Treron*, species *Treron vernans*.

Source: [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy](https://www.gbif.org/dataset/d7dddbf4-2cf0-4f39-9b2a-bb099caae36c), adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.

### Is the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon endangered?

No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: [IUCN Red List (via GBIF)](https://www.gbif.org/species/2495817), checked 1 October 2026.

This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the Pink-necked Green-Pigeon is a protected species, consult the current national list of [protected species](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/protected/) or contact the local [BKSDA](https://panduanhewan.org/en/bksda-offices/) (natural resources conservation office).

## Sources & references

1. [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon](https://www.gbif.org/species/2495817)
2. [GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026](https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/search?country=ID&speciesKey=2495817&basisOfRecord=HUMAN_OBSERVATION&year=2016%2C2026&limit=0&facet=stateProvince&facetLimit=7)
3. [iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations](https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/3393)
4. [Species account — background reading](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treron%20vernans)
5. [National Parks Board Singapore](https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/fauna/6/4/645)
6. [Vigie-Nature École (MNHN)](https://www.vigienature-ecole.fr/en/node/352)
7. [EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt](https://esapubs.org/archive/ecol/E095/178/BirdFuncDat.txt)
8. [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF)](https://www.gbif.org/dataset/d7dddbf4-2cf0-4f39-9b2a-bb099caae36c)

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