About the Mindoro Bleeding-heart
The Mindoro bleeding-heart, 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. It is critically endangered and threatened by habitat loss through quarrying, land conversion and illegal logging. This species is also caught by hunters in snares. Due to its biological line and its survival status, it has been listed as an EDGE species by the Zoological Society of London. With a lack of any official records after 2005, this species is now one of the rarest birds in the world.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Gallicolumba platenae |
| Species Codes | mibhea2, MIBH, MBHE |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindoro Bleeding-heart belong to?
The Mindoro Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba platenae) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mindoro Bleeding-heart?
The Mindoro Bleeding-heart is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mindoro Bleeding-heart?
The Mindoro bleeding-heart, 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. It is critically endangered and threatened by habitat loss through quarrying, land conver...
Where can I report a Mindoro Bleeding-heart sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindoro Bleeding-heart on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mibhea2, or on iNaturalist.
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