About the Marquesan Ground Dove
The Marquesan ground dove or Marquesas ground dove is a bird species in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Pampusana rubescens |
| Species Codes | margrd1, MGDO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marquesan Ground Dove belong to?
The Marquesan Ground Dove (Pampusana rubescens) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Marquesan Ground Dove?
The Marquesan Ground Dove is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Marquesan Ground Dove?
The Marquesan ground dove or Marquesas ground dove is a bird species in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland....
Where can I report a Marquesan Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Marquesan Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code margrd1, or on iNaturalist.
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