ENEndangered
Santa Cruz Ground Dove
Pampusana sanctaecrucis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in COLUMBIDAE
Threatened in Solomon Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Santa Cruz Ground Dove classified as Endangered?
Santa Cruz Ground Dove is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Santa Cruz Ground Dove live?
Santa Cruz Ground Dove occurs in Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Santa Cruz Ground Dove?
The main threats to Santa Cruz Ground Dove are 10.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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