About the Grenada Dove
The Grenada dove is a medium-sized New World tropical dove. It is endemic to the island of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles. Originally known as the pea dove or Well's dove, it is the national bird of Grenada. It is considered to be one of the most critically endangered doves in the world.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Leptotila wellsi |
| Species Codes | gredov1, GRDO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Grenada Dove belong to?
The Grenada Dove (Leptotila wellsi) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Grenada Dove?
The Grenada Dove is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Grenada Dove?
The Grenada dove is a medium-sized New World tropical dove. It is endemic to the island of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles. Originally known as the pea dove or Well's dove, it is the national bird of Grenada. It is considered to be one of the most critically endangered doves in the world....
Where can I report a Grenada Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Grenada Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gredov1, or on iNaturalist.
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