Polynesian Ground Dove

Pampusana erythroptera (Gmelin, JF, 1789)

24–26 cmLength

The Polynesian ground dove or Society Islands ground dove (Pampusana erythroptera) or Tutururu is a critically endangered species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Most records: French Polynesia

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: French Polynesia

Polynesian Ground Dove has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Rangiroa – Blue LagoonFrench Polynesia3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

French Polynesia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Polynesian ground dove or Society Islands ground dove (Pampusana erythroptera) or Tutururu is a critically endangered species of bird in the family Columbidae. Originally endemic to the Society Islands and Tuamotus in French Polynesia, it has now been extirpated from most of its former range by habitat loss and predation by introduced species such as cats and rats, and the species is now endemic only in the Acteon islands. The total population is estimated to be around 100-120 birds.

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Questions

How big is the Polynesian Ground Dove?

The Polynesian Ground Dove is about 24–26 cm long.

Where does the Polynesian Ground Dove live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Tuamotu Archipelago (formerly also Society Islands; eastern Polynesia). It is most often recorded in French Polynesia.