Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

The common ground dove is a small bird that inhabits the southern US, parts of Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. It is considered to be the smallest dove that inhabits the US.

A Common Ground Dove Columbina passerina on a fence at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, FL. Photo shared on Wikipedia by JeffreyGammon.
A Common Ground Dove Columbina passerina on a fence at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, FL. Photo shared on Wikipedia by JeffreyGammon.
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Common Ground Dove observed by zefmiller
Apr 17, 2026
Dunedin, FL 34698, USA
byJoe Miller
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Common Ground Dove observed by brandon-young
Apr 17, 2026
Dixie Hwy & #1201, Pompano Beach, FL 33060, USA
bybrandon-young
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Tortolita Pico Rojo observed by cevichemitotero
Apr 17, 2026
Calle Antonio Navarro, La Paz, B.C.S., MX
bySonia Rodríguez
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Common Ground Dove observed by angelicaalmendarez
Apr 17, 2026
Carretera Diriamba - La Boquita, Diriamba, Carazo, NI
byMaría Angélica Almendárez
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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