Palau Ground Dove
Pampusana canifrons
ENEndangered Endemic to Palau
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The Palau ground dove (Pampusana canifrons) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Palau, living in forests. The IUCN has assessed it as an endangered species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Palau (Babelthuap southward to Angaur).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Palau ground dove
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
