About the Mindanao Bleeding-heart
The 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. 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"). Among all five bleeding hearts, it has the largest and darkest "heart". It is a ground dwellling dove found in tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, trapping and the wildlife trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Gallicolumba crinigera |
| Species Codes | minblh1, MBHE, MIBH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindanao Bleeding-heart belong to?
The Mindanao Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba crinigera) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mindanao Bleeding-heart?
The Mindanao Bleeding-heart is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mindanao Bleeding-heart?
The 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. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Mindanao, Basilan, Samar, Leyte and Bohol. It is so named bec...
Where can I report a Mindanao Bleeding-heart sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindanao Bleeding-heart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code minblh1, or on iNaturalist.