About the Thick-billed Ground-Pigeon
The Thick-billed Ground-Pigeon (Trugon terrestris) is a species of bird in the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), within the order Columbiformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code tbgpig2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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 is a member of the Pigeons and Doves family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.