About the Plain-breasted Ground Dove
The plain-breasted ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It lacks the scaled appearance to the feathers of the similar and typically more abundant common ground dove.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columbina minuta |
| Species Codes | pbgdov1, PBGD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain-breasted Ground Dove belong to?
The Plain-breasted Ground Dove (Columbina minuta) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Plain-breasted Ground Dove?
The plain-breasted ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It lacks the scaled appearance to the feathers of the similar and typically more abundant common ground dove....
Where can I report a Plain-breasted Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain-breasted Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pbgdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
847
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