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Luzon Bleeding-heart

Gallicolumba luzonica

Near Threatened
Envergadura
28,5 cm
Peso
179,25 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes
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Sobre

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
Envergadura 28,5 cm 11.2 in
Peso 179,25 g 6.32 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

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

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 12 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Família Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Gallicolumba
Espécies Gallicolumba luzonica

Distribution

Luzon Bleeding-heart has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

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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