Polynesian Ground Dove

Pampusana erythroptera

Critically Endangered

The Polynesian Ground Dove is a ground-foraging pigeon or dove of central and western Polynesian islands. It walks quietly through leaf litter, scrub, forest floor, or open ground, taking fallen fruit, seeds, and small invertebrates while relying on camouflage and quick bursts of flight.

Family

Columbidae

Group

Pigeons and Doves

Range

Polynesian Ground Dove Range — Resident or seasonal range in central and western Polynesian islands

Population

≈ 100-250

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