Shy Ground Dove
Pampusana stairi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pampusana-stairi"></birdfyi-bird>The Shy Ground Dove (Pampusana stairi) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a weight of 138.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Small ground dove, 19–22 cm, with warm brown upperparts, a pale grey head, and whitish underparts. Shy and retiring, inhabiting dense lowland forest on Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. Terrestrial forager of seeds and small fruits. Vulnerable due to forest loss and introduced predators on Pacific islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 138,6 g | 4.89 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Shy Ground Dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red-orange facial skin; Fiji islands endemic; secretive ground dove
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Pampusana |
| Especies | Pampusana stairi |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family