About the Shy Ground Dove
The shy ground dove, also known as the Tongan ground dove or friendly ground dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in American Samoa, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Wallis and Futuna Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Pampusana stairi |
| Species Codes | frgdov1, SGDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shy Ground Dove belong to?
The Shy Ground Dove (Pampusana stairi) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Shy Ground Dove?
The shy ground dove, also known as the Tongan ground dove or friendly ground dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in American Samoa, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Wallis and Futuna Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened ...
Where can I report a Shy Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Shy Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code frgdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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