White-breasted Ground Dove
Pampusana jobiensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pampusana-jobiensis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-breasted Ground Dove (Pampusana jobiensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a weight of 139.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Small ground dove, 22–25 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a white breast, and grey flanks. Found on Yapen Island and the Papuan mainland in New Guinea. Inhabits lowland rainforest floor. Granivore and frugivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 139.66666666666666 g | 4.93 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-breasted Ground Dove: white breast; dark brown above; bare orange facial skin; New Guinea endemic ground dove; white breast
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Pampusana |
| Species | Pampusana jobiensis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family