Nov 12

Bird of the day

Mindanao bleeding-heart

Gallicolumba crinigera

The Mindanao bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba crinigera), 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.

It is illegal to hunt, capture or possess Mindanao bleeding-hearts under Philippine Law RA 9147.

Aliases

Bartlett's bleeding heart, Gallicolumba crinigera

Data retrieved on October 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM