Common Ground Dove Columbina passerina (Linnaeus, 1758)Reviewable (MD/DCRC)    Synonyms: CGDO.
Kingdom Animalia   >   Phylum Chordata   >   Class Aves   >   Order Columbiformes   >   Family Columbidae   >   Genus Columbina   

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Rare vagrant. Maryland has one accepted record from Sandy Point State Park in Anne Arundel County on November 10, 1977. Stewart & Robbins also note a record from Fort Washington, Prince George's Co. in October 1888. An exciting record from Masonville, Baltimore City, was added in January 2015 (pending review).

There are 4 records in the project database.

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A Common Ground Dove found in a restricted area of Masonville, Baltimore City, Maryland (1/2/2015). Found by Bill Tittle, this is the first Maryland report since 1977. Photo by Mike Pierpoint. (MBP list)

A Common Ground Dove found in a restricted area of Masonville, Baltimore City, Maryland (1/2/2015). Found by Bill Tittle. Photo by Mike Pierpoint. (MBP list)

A Common Ground Dove in Baltimore City, Maryland (1/2/2015). Found by Bill Tittle. Photo by Mike Pierpoint. (MBP list)

A Common Ground Dove in Miami-Dade Co., Florida (12/30/2011). Photo by Mark Johnson. (MBP list)


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