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 ajlikeanimals
Aug 31, 2026
Willemstad, CW
byajlikeanimals
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Common Ground Dove observed by adamha101
Aug 31, 2026
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
byadamha101
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Common Ground Dove observed by alanivory97
Aug 31, 2026
Santa Rosa County, FL, USA
byAlan Drew Ivory
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Common Ground Dove observed by abiggs2
Aug 30, 2026
Ridgeland, SC 29936, USA
byAlan R. Biggs
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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