About the Thick-billed Ground-Pigeon
The thick-billed ground pigeon, also known as the jungle pigeon or the slaty/grey ground pigeon, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is monotypic within the genus Trugon. Native to New Guinea, its natural habitat is moist tropical lowland forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Trugon terrestris |
| Species Codes | tbgpig2, TBGP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Thick-billed Ground-Pigeon belong to?
The Thick-billed Ground-Pigeon (Trugon terrestris) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Thick-billed Ground-Pigeon?
The thick-billed ground pigeon, also known as the jungle pigeon or the slaty/grey ground pigeon, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is monotypic within the genus Trugon. Native to New Guinea, its natural habitat is moist tropical lowland forest....
Where can I report a Thick-billed Ground-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Thick-billed Ground-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tbgpig2, or on iNaturalist.
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