Dark-eared Brown-dove
Phapitreron brunneiceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phapitreron-brunneiceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Dark-eared Brown-dove (Phapitreron brunneiceps) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 131.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
Small dove, 21–23 cm, dark brown with a brown (rather than grey) head and iridescent purple neck. Restricted to the forests of Mindanao, Leyte, and Samar in the southern and eastern Philippines. Inhabits montane forest. Frugivore of small forest fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 131.2 g | 4.63 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark-eared Brown-dove: dark ear patch; brown above; pale buff below; bare red orbital skin; Philippine endemic; dark ear diagnostic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Phapitreron |
| Species | Phapitreron brunneiceps |
Distribution
Dark-eared Brown-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family