Streptopelia dusumieri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Streptopelia dusumieri faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats and associated hill ranges of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which isolates breeding populations and reduces genetic diversity. Hunting pressure and trapping for the cage bird trade have further contributed to population reductions, especially in areas where the species occurs near human settlements.
Habitat
This dove inhabits dense tropical forests, forest edges, and wooded areas in the Western Ghats of India, typically at elevations between 300-1,500 meters. It shows preference for areas with thick canopy cover and is often found in secondary forests, plantations, and well-wooded gardens adjacent to forest areas.
