Wetar Ground Dove
Pampusana hoedtii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pampusana-hoedtii"></birdfyi-bird>The Wetar Ground Dove (Pampusana hoedtii) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a weight of 158.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Small ground dove, 21–24 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a grey head, and pale buff-white underparts. Confined to Wetar Island in the Lesser Sunda Islands, eastern Indonesia. Inhabits forest and forest edge on the island. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to very small range and deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 158.5 g | 5.59 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Wetar Ground Dove: brown above; rufous-buff below; bare facial skin; Wetar island endemic; endangered; little-known ground dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Pampusana |
| Species | Pampusana hoedtii |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family