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 birdwatcher312
May 11, 2026
Sabana Hoyos, Arecibo 00688, Puerto Rico
byBraydon L
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Common Ground Dove observed by allisonhelm9
May 11, 2026
Tijuana River Valley, San Diego, CA, USA
byAllison Helm
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Tortolita Pico Rojo observed by joerichuad
May 10, 2026
El Teso, El Sargento, B.C.S., MX
byjoerichuad
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Common Ground Dove observed by allisonhelm9
May 10, 2026
Tijuana River Valley, San Diego, CA, USA
byAllison Helm
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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