Dove, Luzon Bleeding Heart Gallicolumba Luzonica
Description
The Luzon bleeding-heart dove is a ground dove. The bleeding heart dove has an average weight of 6.5 oz., and is typically 11.8 inches long, with a wingspan of 15 inches. The “blood” feature is most pronounced, with the reddish hue extending down the belly, furthering the illusion of blood having run down the bird’s breast. On the upper surfaces, the bird is slate grey in color, but because it is iridescent, it can appear to be purple, royal blue, or bottle-green, depending on the light.
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Range
Philippines, in the Sierra Madre south to Quezon National Park and Mt. Makiling. Local name of punalada
Habitat
Found in lowland forest, including selectively logged and otherwise poor secondary growth and even plantations.
Gestation
15-17 days
Litter
Usually two eggs in each clutch
Behavior
They are shy and secretive, and very quiet, and rarely leave the ground except when nesting. Males are highly territorial.
Reproduction
Male and Female Bleeding Heart Doves often pair for life. Nesting occurs mid-May. This is typical of other subspecies of same genus in the Philippines.
Diet (Wild)
It forges on the ground, searching the leaf-litter for seeds, fallen fruits and invertebrates
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Primary Threats
Human Wildlife Coexistence