Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

The common ground dove is a small bird that inhabits the southern United States, parts of Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. It is considered to be the smallest dove that inhabits the United States. As its name suggests, the bird spends the majority of its time on the ground walking but still has the ability to fly.

Scientific name

Columbina passerina

Family

Pigeons and Doves

IUCN status

LC