The common ground dove is a small bird that inhabits the southern United States, parts of Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. It is considered to be the smallest dove that inhabits the United States. As its name suggests, the bird spends the majority of its time on the ground walking but still has the ability to fly.

This Common Ground Dove was photographed at Lakeland, FL on February 22, 2026. View all Common Ground Dove photos →