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White-throated Ground Dove

Pampusana xanthonura

Near Threatened
Peso
115,75 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

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Small ground dove, 20–24 cm, with dark brown upperparts, a white throat, and yellowish underparts. Confined to the forests of the Mariana Islands (Guam and Northern Marianas). Inhabits primary and secondary forest floor. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to deforestation and introduced predators including the brown tree snake.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Peso 115,75 g 4.08 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

White-throated Ground Dove: white throat; brown above; pale buff below; bare red facial skin; Mariana islands endemic dove

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familia Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Pampusana
Especies Pampusana xanthonura

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the White-throated Ground Dove endangered?
The White-throated Ground Dove has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the White-throated Ground Dove?
The White-throated Ground Dove has a weight of 115.75 g.
What order and family does the White-throated Ground Dove belong to?
The White-throated Ground Dove (Pampusana xanthonura) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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