Polynesian Ground Dove
Pampusana erythroptera
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Small ground dove, 20–23 cm, with grey and brown plumage, dark reddish flight feathers, and white-tipped tail. Native to French Polynesia; extinct on many islands but survives in remnant populations on Moorea, Mopelia, and a few other atolls. Critically Endangered due to introduced rats, cats, and habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 113,5 g | 4.00 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Polynesian Ground Dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red facial skin; Polynesian islands; critically endangered; small
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Pampusana |
| Espèces | Pampusana erythroptera |
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Other species in the Columbidae family