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Luzon Bleeding-heart

Gallicolumba luzonica

Near Threatened
Envergure
28,5 cm
Poids
179,25 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.5 cm and a weight of 179.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Medium ground dove, 25–30 cm, with brown-grey upperparts and a dramatically blood-red breast patch on white underparts, resembling a chest wound. Endemic to Luzon in the Philippines. Inhabits primary and secondary lowland and hill forest. Terrestrial frugivore. Near Threatened due to deforestation and hunting.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 28,5 cm 11.2 in
Poids 179,25 g 6.32 oz

Identification

Plumage

Luzon Bleeding-heart: white below with brilliant crimson-red heart-shaped breast spot; dark brown above; bare facial skin; Philippine

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 12 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Gallicolumba
Espèces Gallicolumba luzonica

Distribution

Luzon Bleeding-heart has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Luzon Bleeding-heart endangered?
The Luzon Bleeding-heart has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Luzon Bleeding-heart nest?
Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 12 days.
How big is the Luzon Bleeding-heart?
The Luzon Bleeding-heart has a wingspan of 28.5 cm, weight of 179.25 g.
What order and family does the Luzon Bleeding-heart belong to?
The Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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