Negros Bleeding-heart
Gallicolumba keayi
Critically EndangeredAves · Columbiformes · Columbidae
About
The Negros bleeding-heart is a species of ground-dwelling dove endemic to the islands of Negros and Panay in the Philippines. Critically endangered, its population is declining due to deforestation and trapping for both bushmeat and the illegal wildlife trade. The population is estimated to be just 50 - 249 mature individuals. The species inhabits tropical moist lowland forests and has an extremely small, severely fragmented population. Among the five species known as bleeding-hearts, this bird is distinguised by its vertical line heart and crescent marks on each wing. The bird is listed as an EDGE species under the analysis of the Zoological Society of London.
Fun Fact
The Negros bleeding-heart lives primarily in primary forest up to 1,200 meters (3,900 ft) above sea level.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives primarily in primary forest up to 1,200 meters (3,900 ft) above sea level.
Diet
Feeds on plant material, although there is some potential evidence to suggest that they may also occasionally feed on ground invertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change