About the Mindanao Bleeding-heart
The Mindanao bleeding-heart, also known as Bartlett's bleeding heart dove, Barlett's bleeding heart pigeon and the hair-breasted bleeding heart, is a species of bird in the pigeon family. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Mindanao, Basilan, Samar, Leyte and Bohol. It is so named because of a red blotch on its breast. The generic name derives from a fusion of the Latin gallus ("chicken") and columba ("pigeon"). Among all five bleeding hearts, it has the largest and darkest "heart". It is a ground dwellling dove found in tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, trapping and the wildlife trade.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Luzon Bleeding-heartGallicolumba luzonicaThe 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.
Sulawesi Ground DoveGallicolumba tristigmataThe Sulawesi ground dove, also known as the yellow-breasted ground dove, is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling dove.
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