About the Purple-winged Ground Dove
The purple-winged ground dove is a critically endangered species of dove, native to the Atlantic forest, mainly near bamboo, in south-eastern Brazil, far eastern Paraguay, and northern-eastern Argentina. It is threatened by habitat loss and possibly the wild bird trade, and could potentially even be extinct due to its specialized requirements.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Paraclaravis geoffroyi |
| Species Codes | pwgdov1, PWGD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-winged Ground Dove belong to?
The Purple-winged Ground Dove (Paraclaravis geoffroyi) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-winged Ground Dove?
The purple-winged ground dove is a critically endangered species of dove, native to the Atlantic forest, mainly near bamboo, in south-eastern Brazil, far eastern Paraguay, and northern-eastern Argentina. It is threatened by habitat loss and possibly the wild bird trade, and could potentially even be...
Where can I report a Purple-winged Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-winged Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pwgdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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