Mindanao bleeding-heart
Mindanao bleeding-heart | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Columbiformes |
Family: | Columbidae |
Genus: | Gallicolumba |
Species: | G. crinigera
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Binomial name | |
Gallicolumba crinigera (Reichenbach, 1851)
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Synonyms | |
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The Mindanao bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba crinigera), 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").
Description and taxonomy
The Mindanao bleeding-heart is about 29 cm in length and weighs 184–204 g. The forehead, crown, nape and mantle are metallic green, slightly duller on the forehead and sides of the head. The back to rump is a chocolate brown with fringes of green. The upper and central tail
Subspecies
Three subspecies are recognized:
- Gallicolumba crinigera cringera – Found on Mindanao, Basilan and Dinagat Islands; white throat and upper breast, light brown on the lower breast
- Gallicolumba crinigera bartletti – Found on Basilan; Similar to nominate but smaller with a fine bill
- Gallicolumba crinigera leytensis – Found on Samar, Leyte and Bohol; upper and lower breast dark green; [2]
Behaviour
It is a shy bird which typically runs from danger, spending most of its time on the forest floor, and only flying short distances if flushed. It only perches in trees if frightened or when nesting or roosting. The call is a repeated woo-oo similar to that of most doves and pigeons. It is a rare sight because of its cryptic behaviour.
Breeding
Courtship is characterized by slowly raising and lowering the wings at regular intervals of a few seconds. The female lays a single creamy white egg, which it will incubate for 15–18 days (depending on the weather) and the young are capable of flight within 15–16 days of hatching. The breeding period is thought to take place during the rainy season (March through June).
Feeding
The birds feed on the forest floor, foraging for berries, seeds, worms and insects. In captivity they are typically fed grains, greens and parakeet seed.
Distribution and habitat
The Mindanao bleeding-heart exists (or used to exist) on the Philippine Islands of
. It is one of the three bleeding-heart doves that are native to their own particular island or islands of the Philippines. It naturally occurs in both primary and secondary tropical lowland rainforests up to an elevation of 750 m.Conservation status
The main threats to the Mindanao bleeding-heart are deforestation and overhunting for food and for the pet trade. The status of the species is not sufficiently known for a definite assessment. Initially listed as being of
This species' main threat is
Conservation actions proposed include to survey in remaining tracts of suitable habitat and areas with historical records, particularly on Samar and Leyte. Continue to advocate the effective protection of key sites and potential habitat. Propose remaining forests found to support the species for establishment as protected areas. Promote more effective enforcement of laws relating to hunting and trapping.[1]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Allen, Desmond (2020). Birds of the Philippines. Barcelona: Lynx and Birdlife International Fieldguides. pp. 54–55.
- ^ BirdLife International (2007) 2006–2007 Red List status changes Archived 2008-09-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ BirdLife International (2007): Mindanao Bleeding-heart – BirdLife Species Factsheet.
External links
- . Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- Memphis Zoo Society Docents
- International Dove Society site