Propagation of Japanese green pigeon,
Sphenurus sieboldii was observed in the Forest of Tokyo Citizen, Hinohara, Tokyo, at altitudes between 1050 and 1200 m from 2003 to 2005. Its propagation was also confirmed in Akiruno, Tokyo, at altitudes between 400 and 500 m. They were found to inhabit these places even in winter. The pigeons in Hinohara fed on
Taxillus kaempferi in July and the pigeons in Akiruno fed on
Pyracantha angustifolia in February and
Prunus ansu in March.
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