Mindoro Bleeding-heart
Gallicolumba platenae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallicolumba-platenae"></birdfyi-bird>The Mindoro Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba platenae) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.6 cm and a weight of 196 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Medium ground dove, 25–28 cm, with brown upperparts, a large blood-red breast spot, and pale underparts. Endemic to Mindoro in the Philippines. Inhabits dense lowland primary forest. Terrestrial frugivore. Endangered due to severe deforestation reducing Mindoro's forest cover.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.6 cm | 12.0 in |
| Weight | 196.0 g | 6.91 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Mindoro Bleeding-heart: white below with small pink-red breast spot; dark brown above; bare facial skin; Mindoro island endemic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Gallicolumba |
| Species | Gallicolumba platenae |
Distribution
Mindoro Bleeding-heart has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family