Thick-billed Ground Pigeon
A species of Trugon, Also known as Grey Ground Pigeon Scientific name : Trugon terrestris Genus : Trugon
Thick-billed Ground Pigeon, A species of Trugon
Also known as:
Grey Ground Pigeon
Botanical name: Trugon terrestris
Genus: Trugon
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Description General Info
Description
This robust species grows to a length of 33 cm (13 in); the sexes are similar in appearance. The upper parts are a uniform bluish-grey or brownish-grey, the breast is grey and the belly orangey-buff. The beak is broad with a pale tip, the ear coverts are pale and there is a short crest on the nape. The underwing coverts are boldly streaked in black and white but the tail is unbanded. The legs are pink. 
Size
35 cm
General Info
Distribution Area
The range is restricted to the island of New Guinea. Its habitat is lowland forest at altitudes up to about 650 m (2,000 ft). Although usually found in primary humid forest, it seems to be able to make use of partially cleared areas.
Species Status
The thick-billed ground pigeon is generally uncommon; in one area it was estimated that one bird was present in every 10 hectares (25 acres). Their population trend is considered to be stable. However, it has a very wide range and does not seem to be subject to any particular threats, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Trugon Species
Thick-billed Ground Pigeon 
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