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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Tortolita Pico Rojo observed by mar_y_sierra_silvestre
Jul 17, 2026
82997 Sin., México
bySinaloa Silvestre
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Common Ground Dove observed by grasseat
Jul 17, 2026
Arikok National Park, Aruba
byMichael Tromp
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Tortolita Pico Rojo observed by panza_rayada
Jul 16, 2026
Lampazos de Naranjo, Nuevo León, Mexico
byRoberto González
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Common Ground Dove observed by f6r4h9m
Jul 16, 2026
Rio Grande City, TX, US
byRaul Hinojosa Jr
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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