Mindoro bleeding-heart Pigeon

Mindoro bleeding-heart Pigeon Latest News

Recently, Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon reappeared after 20 years which confirmed that it is still surviving in the wild. 

About Mindoro bleeding-heart Pigeon

• It is a ground-dwelling pigeon endemic to Mindoro, Philippines.
• It is one of seven species of bleeding-hearts, or “bleeding-heart” doves, five of which are endemic to the Philippines.
• Appearance: It measures about 30 cm in length and has orange-red spot on white chest, together with the iridescent green plumage on its head and neck.
• Habitat: It has generally been described as a lowland forest specialist, typically occurring at elevations of around 400 meters (1,300 feet), and occasionally up to 800 m (2,600 ft).
• Behaviour: It is ground-dwelling and usually takes flight only when threatened.
• Males and females look almost identical.
• Conservation Status: IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered (CR)
• Threats: It is threatened by hunting and habitat loss.
  • Its habitat is affected by slash-and-burn agriculture, agricultural use, rattan harvesting, and marble quarrying.

Source: TOI

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