White-throated Ground Dove
Pampusana xanthonura
The White-throated Ground Dove (Pampusana xanthonura) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 3 countries. The white-throated ground dove is a species of ground dove in the genus Pampusana.
About the White-throated Ground Dove
The white-throated ground dove is a species of ground dove in the genus Pampusana. It is classified as near-threatened.
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How to identify it
This species averages 26 cm (10 in) in length and weighs 58.5–140 g (2.06–4.94 oz). The male white-throated ground dove has a chocolate brown body with white head and breast while the females are shade of brown with no white on the body. Voice: A deep moaning sound that gets louder in the middle of the call.
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-throated Ground Dove can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-throated Ground Dove?
- This species averages 26 cm (10 in) in length and weighs 58.5–140 g (2.06–4.94 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- Where can you see a White-throated Ground Dove?
- The White-throated Ground Dove occurs in 3 countries, including the Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia and Guam.
- What birds look similar to a White-throated Ground Dove?
- The White-throated Ground Dove is most easily confused with the Bronze Ground Dove, the Shy Ground Dove and the Palau Ground Dove.
- Is the White-throated Ground Dove endangered?
- The White-throated Ground Dove is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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