About the Negros Bleeding-heart
The Negros bleeding-heart is a species of ground-dwelling dove endemic to the islands of Negros and Panay in the Philippines. Critically endangered, its population is declining due to deforestation and trapping for both bushmeat and the illegal wildlife trade. The population is estimated to be just 50 - 249 mature individuals. The species inhabits tropical moist lowland forests and has an extremely small, severely fragmented population. Among the five species known as bleeding-hearts, this bird is distinguised by its vertical line heart and crescent marks on each wing. The bird is listed as an EDGE species under the analysis of the Zoological Society of London.
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Among the other bleeding hearts, this species is distinguished by its long vertical "heart", bright green color, distinguished white "V" shaped wingbar and breast-side bar. This species is monotypic.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Sulawesi Ground DoveGallicolumba tristigmataThe Sulawesi ground dove, also known as the yellow-breasted ground dove, is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling dove.
Mindoro Bleeding-heartGallicolumba platenaeThis ground pigeon has been recorded to be around 26 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in) tall.
Mindanao Bleeding-heartGallicolumba crinigeraThe 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.
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