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About the Santa Cruz Ground Dove
The Santa Cruz ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in the southern Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where the Santa Cruz Ground Dove lives
Regular range
When to see the Santa Cruz Ground Dove
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Peak activity in August · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Marquesan Ground DovePampusana rubescensThe Marquesan ground dove or Marquesas ground dove is a bird species in the family Columbidae.
Wetar Ground DovePampusana hoedtiiBody length is about 27 cm (11 in) long.
Polynesian Ground DovePampusana erythropteraThe Polynesian ground dove is a small, plump ground dove that displays sexual dimorphism.
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