Caroline Ground Dove
Pampusana kubaryi
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About
Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a white face and breast, and grey flanks. Endemic to the Caroline Islands (Micronesia), particularly Pohnpei and Kosrae. Inhabits lowland and hill forest floor. Frugivore and granivore. Vulnerable due to small island range and introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 162.0 g | 5.71 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Caroline Ground Dove: rufous-brown above; pale buff below; bare orange facial skin; Caroline islands endemic; endangered
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 kubaryi |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family