The Luzon bleeding-heart, bleeding-heart dove, bleeding-heart pigeon or punay (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba, known as "bleeding-hearts" due to their distinctive red patch on its chest.

Sep 20, 2016 · Among the most endangered animals are the elusive, shy, ground-dwelling Bleeding-heart doves, named for the colorful red or orange plumage that looks like an open wound blossoming on their white breasts. All five Bleeding-heart dove species are endemic to …

Feb 27, 2023 · The red-breasted birds found in the Philippines called Bleeding-hearts are closely related to Doves. These species have blood-red patches of feathers on their chests that give the appearance of a bleeding wound. There are five species of bleeding-heart; Mindoro, Negros, Sulu, Luzon, and Mindanao.

The Luzon bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) is one of a number of species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba that are called "bleeding-hearts". The native name in Tagalog is punay . It is also known as paloma de punalada 'stabbed pigeon'.

May 2, 2024 · The Luzon Bleeding-Heart Dove is endemic to the island of Luzon in the Philippines, where it inhabits the lush, tropical forests. These doves prefer the lowland and mid-montane forests, thriving in areas with dense understories that …

Jun 13, 2023 · These are one of seven bleeding-heart doves species, which can be found on various islands of the Philippines. Luzon bleeding-heart doves are endemic to Luzon, the largest and most populous island in the Philippines.

Aug 10, 2015 · The Luzon bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a very shy and secretive species of dove endemic to the island of Luzon in Philippines. The bird got its unusual name from a splash of vivid red on their white breasts which resembles a bleeding wound.

Mar 7, 2024 · The Luzon Bleeding-Heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) stands as a captivating symbol of the rich biodiversity in the Philippines. Endemic to the island of Luzon, this bird species captivates with its striking appearance, featuring a vibrant splash of red on its breast resembling a …

The Mindoro bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba platenae), also referred to as kulo-kulo, la-do, manatad, manuk-manuk, punay, and puñalada by the Mangyan, is a species of ground dove native solely to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines.

The Luzon Bleeding-heart is a species of ground dove named for the distinct red patch of feathers on the breast giving it a bleeding appearance. This dove is endemic to the island of Luzon in the Philippines.