Wetar Ground Dove (Pampusana hoedtii) [XC68342]
by Frank Lambert from Foho Lulik, probably about .5 km from the main road to Indonesia and something like 5 km from the border, East Timor (song)
Wetar Ground Dove (Pampusana hoedtii) [XC68344]
by Frank Lambert from Foho Lulik, probably about .5 km from the main road to Indonesia and something like 5 km from the border, East Timor (song)
Subspecies
Formerly isolated in monospecific subgenus Alopecoenas. A distinctive form of uncertain affinities, perhaps an early derivative of White-breasted Ground-dove (Alopecoenas jobiensis) stock.
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Juvenile Grey-capped Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) which has some green on wings and mantle and pale belly and forehead.
References
See References.