Mindanao Brown Dove

About the Mindanao Brown Dove

The Mindanao brown dove is a threatened species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to forests on the Philippine islands of Mindanao and Basilan, but it has not been recorded from the latter island since 1937. On Mindanao, it is typically found in tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting. Until recently, it was considered conspecific with the Tawitawi brown dove and collectively called the dark-eared brown dove.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

• Tawitawi Brown DovePhapitreron cinereiceps
• Amethyst Brown DovePhapitreron amethystinus
• White-eared Brown DovePhapitreron leucotis

Quick questions

What does a Mindanao Brown Dove look like?

The Mindanao brown dove is a threatened species of bird in the family Columbidae.

How big is a Mindanao Brown Dove?

The Mindanao Brown Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 146 g.

Where can you see a Mindanao Brown Dove?

The Mindanao Brown Dove is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Mindanao Brown Dove?

The Mindanao Brown Dove is most easily confused with the Tawitawi Brown Dove, the Amethyst Brown Dove and the White-eared Brown Dove.

Is the Mindanao Brown Dove endangered?

The Mindanao Brown Dove is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.