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Luzon Bleeding-heart Pigeon - Gallicolumba luzonica
The characteristic feature of the shy and secretive Luzon Bleeding-heart, Gallicolumba luzonica (Columbiformes - Columbidae) is the deep red spot on its breast, which resembles a bleeding wound.
As its common name suggests, the Luzon bleeding-heart inhabits the island of Luzon in the Philippines, as well as two neighboring islands.
Like other pigeons and doves, this one feeds its young on nutritious ‘crop milk’, a secretion from a pouch near the adult’s throat.
This species is usually rather scarce or rare, and is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Photo credit: ©K.S. Kong | Locality: captive - Singapore (2014) - [Top] - [Bottom]
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