About the Sulu Bleeding-heart
The Sulu bleeding-heart or Tawitawi bleeding-heart is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family, Columbidae. It is endemic to the island of Tawi-Tawi and its surrounding islets in the Philippines' Sulu Archipelago. This species is known only from two specimens collected in 1891, and has not been recorded with certainty since. It lives in primary and secondary forests that have a closed canopy. The Sulu bleeding-heart is a medium-sized pigeon with a short tail. Bright metallic green feathers stretch from the forehead and crown down to the mantle and sides of the breast, where they surround a large, pale orange breast spot with diffuse edges that gives the species the name "bleeding-heart". The lower wings and back are varying shades of brown, and the throat and chest are largely white. The belly is an ashy-gray.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Gallicolumba menagei |
| Species Codes | subhea1, SBHE, SUBH |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sulu Bleeding-heart belong to?
The Sulu Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba menagei) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sulu Bleeding-heart?
The Sulu Bleeding-heart is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sulu Bleeding-heart?
The Sulu bleeding-heart or Tawitawi bleeding-heart is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family, Columbidae. It is endemic to the island of Tawi-Tawi and its surrounding islets in the Philippines' Sulu Archipelago. This species is known only from two specimens collected in 1891, and has not be...
Where can I report a Sulu Bleeding-heart sighting?
You can log sightings of Sulu Bleeding-heart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code subhea1, or on iNaturalist.