Thick-billed Ground Pigeon
Trugon terrestris
The Thick-billed Ground Pigeon (Trugon terrestris) is a legendary doves and pigeon found in 2 countries, weighing about 400 g. The thick-billed ground pigeon, also known as the jungle pigeon or the slaty/grey ground pigeon, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the Thick-billed Ground Pigeon
The thick-billed ground pigeon, also known as the jungle pigeon or the slaty/grey ground pigeon, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is monotypic within the genus Trugon. Native to New Guinea, its natural habitat is moist tropical lowland forest.
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How to identify it
This robust species grows to a length of 33 cm (13 in); the sexes are similar in appearance. The upper parts are a uniform bluish-grey or brownish-grey, the breast is grey and the belly orangey-buff. The beak is broad with a pale tip, the ear coverts are pale and there is a short crest on the nape. The underwing coverts are boldly streaked in black and white but the tail is unbanded. The legs are pink.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Thick-billed Ground Pigeon?
- This robust species grows to a length of 33 cm (13 in); the sexes are similar in appearance. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Thick-billed Ground Pigeon?
- The Thick-billed Ground Pigeon is a large sized bird weighing about 400 g.
- Where can you see a Thick-billed Ground Pigeon?
- The Thick-billed Ground Pigeon occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a Thick-billed Ground Pigeon?
- The Thick-billed Ground Pigeon is most easily confused with the Whistling Dove, the Comoro Olive Pigeon and the Mindanao Brown Dove.
- Is the Thick-billed Ground Pigeon endangered?
- The Thick-billed Ground Pigeon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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