Shy Ground Dove

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Shy Ground Dove (<em>Pampusana stairi</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Shy Ground Dove (Pampusana stairi) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pampusana; binomial: Pampusana stairi; authority: (Gray, GR, 1856).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Pampusana stairi from Tongan Ground Dove to Shy Ground Dove to better reflect distribution and align with other major world bird lists.

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