South · Mississippi Flyway

Common Ground Dove in Tennessee

Columbina passerinaTaxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Common Ground Dove in Tennessee

Common Ground Dove is a North American backyard bird.

In Tennessee, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Common Ground Dove in Tennessee

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Common Ground Dove in Tennessee

January
Low
February
Low
March
Active
April
Active
May
Active
June
Active
July
Low
August
Low
September
Active
October
Active
November
Active
December
Low

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Common Ground Dove in Tennessee: Quick Facts

The Common Ground Dove (Columbina passerina) is an uncommon bird in Tennessee. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the South region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Tennessee are April, May, September, October. For birders in Nashville and throughout Tennessee, knowing the seasonal patterns of Common Ground Dove can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Distribution varies. Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Tennessee using the related birds section.