Luzon Bleeding-heart

Gallicolumba luzonica · Species of bird
Order
Columbiformes
Conservation
NT Near Threatened
Codes
lubhea1, LUBH, LBHE

About the Luzon Bleeding-heart

The Luzon bleeding-heart, bleeding-heart dove, bleeding-heart pigeon or punay is a species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba, known as "bleeding-hearts" due to their distinctive red patch on its chest. It was also known as paloma de punalada 'stabbed pigeon' but is nowadays more commonly referred to as just punalada. The Luzon bleeding-heart is the species in which the "blood" feature is most pronounced, while the Mindanao bleeding-heart does have a larger red patch, the Luzon bleeding-heart has a reddish hue extending down the belly, furthering the illusion of a blood stain. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting for the pet trade and for meat.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderColumbiformes
FamilyPigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
SpeciesGallicolumba luzonica
Species Codeslubhea1, LUBH, LBHE
ConservationNT Near Threatened

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Luzon Bleeding-heart belong to?

The Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.

What is the conservation status of the Luzon Bleeding-heart?

The Luzon Bleeding-heart is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Luzon Bleeding-heart?

The Luzon bleeding-heart, bleeding-heart dove, bleeding-heart pigeon or punay is a species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba, known as \"bleeding-hearts\" due to their distinctive red patch on its chest. It was also known as paloma de punalada 'stabbed pigeon' but is nowadays more commonly refe...

Where can I report a Luzon Bleeding-heart sighting?

You can log sightings of Luzon Bleeding-heart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lubhea1, or on iNaturalist.