West · Pacific Flyway
Are There Common Ground Doves in Hawaii?
No — Common Ground Doves are not regularly found in Hawaii; any sighting there is a rare stray. Columbina passerina · Columbidae
Is the Common Ground Dove Found in Hawaii?
Common Ground Doves are not regularly found in Hawaii. If you think you saw one, check the look-alikes below first, then report it to eBird with a photo.
Where to see them instead: the nearest states where Common Ground Doves occur regularly are Arizona (about 2,910 miles away), New Mexico (about 3,200 miles away) and Texas (about 3,640 miles away).
Often mistaken for Common Ground Doves in Hawaii: Mourning Dove — these occur regularly in Hawaii, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Common Ground Dove.
Common Ground Dove is a North American backyard bird.
In Hawaii, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Hawaii; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Common Ground Dove in Hawaii
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Common Ground Dove in Hawaii
Other birds in Hawaii
Birds you might also encounter in Hawaii.
Common Ground Dove in other states
Common Ground Dove in Hawaii: Quick Facts
The Common Ground Dove (Columbina passerina) is a rarely seen bird in Hawaii. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Honolulu and throughout Hawaii, knowing the seasonal patterns of Common Ground Dove can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.
Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Hawaii using the related birds section.