Mindoro Bleeding-heart Pigeon: Habitat, Distribution, Conservation Status and Key Facts

Category: Environment & Ecology → Endemic Birds / Conservation

Key Pointers

  • Scientific name: Gallicolumba platenae.

  • It is endemic to the Philippines.

  • Associated particularly with Mindoro Island.

  • Named “bleeding-heart” because of the distinctive red breast marking.

  • A forest-dwelling terrestrial pigeon.

  • It is threatened by habitat loss and degradation.

  • Important example of island endemism and conservation vulnerability.

UPSC Focus

Mindoro → Philippines → endemic bird → bleeding-heart pigeon.