Family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae)
Near Threatened
Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica)
Taxonomy
French: Gallicolombe poignardée German: Dolchstichtaube Spanish: Paloma apuñalada de Luzón
Other common names:
Bleeding-heart Pigeon
Taxonomy:
Columba Luzonica
Scopoli
, 1786,Luzon, Philippines
.A member of the bleeding-heart group of related species, with G. crinigera, G. platenae, G. keayi and G. menagei, which are sometimes isolated in a subgenus Gallicolumba along with G. rufigula. Recent phylogenetic study strongly supports monophyly of the Philippine group of bleeding-hearts#R, all of which have been considered conspecific by some authorities. Three subspecies recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution
G. l. griseolateralis
Parkes, 1962 – N Luzon (N Philippines).
G. l. luzonica
(Scopoli, 1786) – C & S Luzon and Polillo (N Philippines).
G. l. rubiventris
Gonzales, 1979 – Viga–Gigmoto watershed on Catanduanes (NE Philippines).
Descriptive notes
30 cm; 184 g. All bleeding-hearts are remarkable for their breast markings, which appear like a deep, still-bleeding wound, an illusion most perfect in G. luzonica.... read more
Voice
Advertising call a repeated single mournful coo lasting c. 1·2 seconds, which reaches its highest... read more
Habitat
Primary and secondary forest, from sea-level up to at least 1400 m.
Food and feeding
Feeds on seeds, fallen berries, and insects, worms and other invertebrates on the forest floor.
Breeding
Little information from the wild. A nest with young was reported from Luzon in May. A pair in captivity incorporated green vegetation,... read more
Movements
Presumably sedentary. When flushed, flies only a short distance, and then flees on foot.
Status and conservation
Not globally threatened. CITES I. Currently considered near-threatened. Generally shy and uncommon. In 1991 and 1992, surveys revealed species to be common at Digollorin, but... read more
CITES I
According the Species+ website Gallicolumba luzonica is a CITES II species.