About the Polynesian Ground Dove
The Polynesian ground dove or Society Islands ground dove or Tutururu is a critically endangered species of bird in the family Columbidae. Originally endemic to the Society Islands and Tuamotus in French Polynesia, it has now been extirpated from most of its former range by habitat loss and predation by introduced species such as cats and rats, and the species is now endemic only in the Acteon islands. The total population is estimated to be around 100-120 birds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Pampusana erythroptera |
| Species Codes | pogdov1, PGDO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Polynesian Ground Dove belong to?
The Polynesian Ground Dove (Pampusana erythroptera) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Polynesian Ground Dove?
The Polynesian Ground Dove is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Polynesian Ground Dove?
The Polynesian ground dove or Society Islands ground dove or Tutururu is a critically endangered species of bird in the family Columbidae. Originally endemic to the Society Islands and Tuamotus in French Polynesia, it has now been extirpated from most of its former range by habitat loss and predatio...
Where can I report a Polynesian Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Polynesian Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pogdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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