Western Bronze Ground Dove
Pampusana beccarii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pampusana-beccarii"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Bronze Ground Dove (Pampusana beccarii) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a weight of 78.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Small ground dove, 20–24 cm, with dark brown upperparts, grey head, and pale buff-whitish underparts with bronze-green iridescence on the wings. Restricted to the forested islands of the Papuan region including the Aru Islands and western New Guinea coast. Frugivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 78.11666666666666 g | 2.76 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Western Bronze Ground Dove: iridescent bronze-green wing spots; brown above; pale buff below; bare red facial skin; New Guinea
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Pampusana |
| Species | Pampusana beccarii |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family