Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)

Pemba Green-pigeon (Treron pembaensis) - HBW 4, p. 201

French: Colombar de Pemba German: Pembagrüntaube Spanish: Vinago de Pemba

Taxonomy: Treron pembaensis Pakenham, 1940, Pemba Island.
With the exception of the more distinct T. waalia, the green-pigeons of African mainland and islands form a closely related group, within which species limits have been much debated. Present species sometimes considered a race of T. australis or T. calva; however, based on differences in cere colour and on geographical separation of forms, it seems most appropriate to consider present species as forming a superspecies with T. australis, T. calva and T. sanctithomae. Monotypic.

Distribution: Pemba (off NE Tanzania).