Wetar Ground Dove

Pampusana hoedtii

Wetar Ground Dove (Pampusana hoedtii) — Pigeons & Doves of Australia & Oceania.

Field guide · LocationsWhere to see this bird

Found across 2 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.

Regional checklists

Birds of Indonesia

By family

Pigeons & Doves of Indonesia

See what's near you right now

The Wetar Ground Dove (Pampusana hoedtii) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

EN Endangered

Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Columbiformes
Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
Genus Pampusana
Species hoedtii

Where it lives

Timor and Wetar (eastern Lesser Sundas)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Family: Columbidae
Order: Columbiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Wetar Ground Dove (Pampusana hoedtii) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family, part of the order Columbiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Timor and Wetar (e Lesser Sundas).

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Songs & calls

Wetar Ground Dove — Song

Recorded by Frank Lambert Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Wetar Ground Dove live?

The Wetar Ground Dove is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Timor and Wetar (e Lesser Sundas).

What family does the Wetar Ground Dove belong to?

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

Is the Wetar Ground Dove endangered?

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

What sound does the Wetar Ground Dove make?

1 real field recording of the Wetar Ground Dove — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.