About the Santa Cruz Ground Dove
The Santa Cruz ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in the southern Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Pampusana sanctaecrucis |
| Species Codes | scgdov1, SCGD |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santa Cruz Ground Dove belong to?
The Santa Cruz Ground Dove (Pampusana sanctaecrucis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Santa Cruz Ground Dove?
The Santa Cruz Ground Dove is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Santa Cruz Ground Dove?
The Santa Cruz ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in the southern Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Santa Cruz Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Santa Cruz Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scgdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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