Luzon Bleeding-heart
Gallicolumba luzonica
The Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a legendary doves and pigeon found only in the Philippines, weighing about 196 g. The Luzon bleeding-heart, bleeding-heart dove, bleeding-heart pigeon or punay is a species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba, known as "bleeding-hearts" due to their distinctive red patch on its chest.
About the Luzon Bleeding-heart
The Luzon bleeding-heart, bleeding-heart dove, bleeding-heart pigeon or punay is a species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba, known as "bleeding-hearts" due to their distinctive red patch on its chest. It was also known as paloma de punalada 'stabbed pigeon' but is nowadays more commonly referred to as just punalada. The Luzon bleeding-heart is the species in which the "blood" feature is most pronounced, while the Mindanao bleeding-heart does have a larger red patch, the Luzon bleeding-heart has a reddish hue extending down the belly, furthering the illusion of a blood stain. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting for the pet trade and for meat.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Luzon Bleeding-heart look like?
- The Luzon bleeding-heart, bleeding-heart dove, bleeding-heart pigeon or punay is a species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba, known as "bleeding-hearts" due to their distinctive red patch on its chest.
- How big is a Luzon Bleeding-heart?
- The Luzon Bleeding-heart is a medium sized bird weighing about 196 g.
- Where can you see a Luzon Bleeding-heart?
- The Luzon Bleeding-heart is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Luzon Bleeding-heart?
- The Luzon Bleeding-heart is most easily confused with the Cinnamon Ground Dove, the Mindanao Bleeding-heart and the Sulawesi Ground Dove.
- Is the Luzon Bleeding-heart endangered?
- The Luzon Bleeding-heart is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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