About the Wetar Ground Dove
The Wetar ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae found on Wetar, Indonesia, and on Timor. Its natural habitats are monsoon forests and gallery forests, and possibly woodland and bamboos. Threatened by habitat loss and hunting, the species is assessed as endangered by the IUCN.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Pampusana hoedtii |
| Species Codes | wegdov1, WGDO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wetar Ground Dove belong to?
The Wetar Ground Dove (Pampusana hoedtii) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Wetar Ground Dove?
The Wetar Ground Dove is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Wetar Ground Dove?
The Wetar ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae found on Wetar, Indonesia, and on Timor. Its natural habitats are monsoon forests and gallery forests, and possibly woodland and bamboos. Threatened by habitat loss and hunting, the species is assessed as endangered by the IUCN....
Where can I report a Wetar Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Wetar Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wegdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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