Santa Cruz Ground Dove
Pampusana sanctaecrucis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pampusana-sanctaecrucis"></birdfyi-bird>The Santa Cruz Ground Dove (Pampusana sanctaecrucis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a weight of 165.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with brown upperparts, a grey head, and pale buff underparts. Known from the Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands) and Espíritu Santo (Vanuatu). Inhabits dense lowland forest floor. Terrestrial frugivore. Critically Endangered; very few recent records and significant forest loss throughout its range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 165.5 g | 5.84 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Santa Cruz Ground Dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red orbital skin; Santa Cruz islands endemic; endangered species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Pampusana |
| Species | Pampusana sanctaecrucis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family