Current view: Data table and detailed info
Taxonomic note
Slightly paler and greyer birds from N of range proposed as subspecies mungi, but differences fall within range of variation found throughout the species’ range. Monotypic.
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Non-passerines. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
IUCN Red List criteria met and history
Red List criteria met
Red List history
Migratory status |
nomadic |
Forest dependency |
does not normally occur in forest |
Land-mass type |
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Average mass |
32 g |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as common (Gibbs et al. 2001). The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Country/territory distribution
Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA)
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Diamond Dove Geopelia cuneata. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/diamond-dove-geopelia-cuneata on 14/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 14/12/2024.