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Palau Ground Dove

Pampusana canifrons

Endangered
Poids
58,25 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

À propos

Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with brown upperparts, a pale grey or whitish forehead and face, and buff-white underparts. Endemic to Palau in Micronesia, inhabiting dense forest and thickets. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Vulnerable due to the small island range and introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 58,25 g 2.05 oz

Identification

Plumage

Palau Ground Dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red facial skin; gray head; Palau islands endemic; endangered species

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Pampusana
Espèces Pampusana canifrons

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Foire aux questions

Is the Palau Ground Dove endangered?
The Palau Ground Dove has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Palau Ground Dove?
The Palau Ground Dove has a weight of 58.25 g.
What order and family does the Palau Ground Dove belong to?
The Palau Ground Dove (Pampusana canifrons) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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