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Mindanao Bleeding-heart

Gallicolumba crinigera

Vulnerable
Wingspan
30.0 cm
Weight
192.5 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Medium ground dove, 25–30 cm, with brown upperparts, a blood-red breast patch, and a distinctive crest of long dark hackles on the hindneck. Endemic to Mindanao and adjacent Philippine islands. Inhabits primary lowland and hill forest floor. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Vulnerable due to ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 30.0 cm 11.8 in
Weight 192.5 g 6.79 oz

Identification

Plumage

Mindanao Bleeding-heart: white below with pink-red breast spot; dark brown above; bare facial skin; Mindanao endemic; vulnerable

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Gallicolumba
Species Gallicolumba crinigera

Distribution

Mindanao Bleeding-heart has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mindanao Bleeding-heart endangered?
The Mindanao Bleeding-heart has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Mindanao Bleeding-heart nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Mindanao Bleeding-heart?
The Mindanao Bleeding-heart has a wingspan of 30.0 cm, weight of 192.5 g.
What order and family does the Mindanao Bleeding-heart belong to?
The Mindanao Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba crinigera) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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