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Critically Endangered

Polynesian Ground Dove

Pampusana erythroptera

Polynesian Ground Dove (Pampusana erythroptera) — Pigeons & Doves of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Polynesian Ground Dove (Pampusana erythroptera) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.

CR Critically Endangered

Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Columbiformes
  3. Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
  4. Genus Pampusana
  5. Species erythroptera

Where it lives

Tuamotu Arch. (formerly also Society Is.; eastern Polynesia)

Quick facts

Family
Columbidae

Biology & behaviour

The Polynesian Ground Dove (Pampusana erythroptera) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family, part of the order Columbiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Tuamotu Arch. (formerly also Society Is.; e Polynesia).

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Polynesian Ground Dove live?

The Polynesian Ground Dove is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Tuamotu Arch. (formerly also Society Is.; e Polynesia).

What family does the Polynesian Ground Dove belong to?

The Polynesian Ground Dove (Pampusana erythroptera) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.

Is the Polynesian Ground Dove endangered?

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

Conservation

Critically Endangered

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