
Mindoro Bleeding-heart
A species of Bleeding-hearts and allies Scientific name : Gallicolumba platenae Genus : Bleeding-hearts and allies
Mindoro Bleeding-heart, A species of Bleeding-hearts and allies
Botanical name: Gallicolumba platenae
Genus: Bleeding-hearts and allies
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Description


Description

The Mindoro bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba platenae) (Mangyan: kulo-kulo also lesser known names as la-do, manatad, manuk-manuk, punay, and puñalada) is bird native to the Philippines solely found on the island of Mindoro. It is an endangered species. The Mindoro bleeding-heart is a type of ground dove. It is threatened by habitat loss, especially for marble extraction. Due to its biological line and its survival status, it has been listed as an EDGE species by the Zoological Society of London.

Size
30 cm





Scientific Classification
