White-breasted Ground Dove
Pampusana jobiensis
The White-breasted Ground Dove (Pampusana jobiensis) is a legendary doves and pigeon found in 2 countries. The white-breasted ground dove, white-bibbed ground dove, or purple ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the White-breasted Ground Dove
The white-breasted ground dove, white-bibbed ground dove, or purple ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, 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
- What does a White-breasted Ground Dove look like?
- The white-breasted ground dove, white-bibbed ground dove, or purple ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
- Where can you see a White-breasted Ground Dove?
- The White-breasted Ground Dove occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a White-breasted Ground Dove?
- The White-breasted Ground Dove is most easily confused with the White-fronted Ground Dove, the Palau Ground Dove and the Polynesian Ground Dove.
- Is the White-breasted Ground Dove endangered?
- The White-breasted Ground Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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