About the Sulawesi Ground Dove
The Sulawesi ground dove, also known as the yellow-breasted ground dove, is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling dove. It is mostly olive-brown with a golden forehead, iridescent bluish-green crown and nape, purple patch on the side of the neck, yellow breast, dark brown tail, white underparts, and red legs. Both sexes are similar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Gallicolumba tristigmata |
| Species Codes | sugdov1, SGDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sulawesi Ground Dove belong to?
The Sulawesi Ground Dove (Gallicolumba tristigmata) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Sulawesi Ground Dove?
The Sulawesi ground dove, also known as the yellow-breasted ground dove, is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling dove. It is mostly olive-brown with a golden forehead, iridescent bluish-green crown and nape, purple patch on the side of the neck, yellow breast, dark brown tail, white underparts, and red...
Where can I report a Sulawesi Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Sulawesi Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sugdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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