Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica)
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Luzon Bleeding-heart

Gallicolumba luzonica (Scopoli, 1786)

196 gWeight

The Luzon bleeding-heart, bleeding-heart dove, bleeding-heart pigeon or punay (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba, known as "bleeding-hearts" due to the distinctive red patch on its chest.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Luzon Bleeding-heart has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines79 records
  2. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TREESPhilippines17 records
  3. Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines4 records
More places
  1. Mt. PolisPhilippines4 records
  2. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines4 records
  3. Subic BayPhilippines2 records
  4. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines2 records
  5. Candaba MarshPhilippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Luzon bleeding-heart, bleeding-heart dove, bleeding-heart pigeon or punay (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba, known as "bleeding-hearts" due to the 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.

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Questions

How big is the Luzon Bleeding-heart?

The Luzon Bleeding-heart weighs around 196 g.

Where does the Luzon Bleeding-heart live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Luzon group (northern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Luzon Bleeding-heart?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Luzon Bleeding-heart endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Luzon Bleeding-heart as Near Threatened.

What does the Luzon Bleeding-heart eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Luzon Bleeding-heart in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Weight
196 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
143 mm
Tail
81 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
32 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Luzon group (northern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Gallicolumba

Other birds in the genus Gallicolumba

Sulawesi Ground DoveSulawesi Ground DoveGallicolumba tristigmataCinnamon Ground DoveCinnamon Ground DoveGallicolumba rufigulaMindanao Bleeding-heartMindanao Bleeding-heartGallicolumba crinigeraMindoro Bleeding-heartMindoro Bleeding-heartGallicolumba platenaeNegros Bleeding-heartNegros Bleeding-heartGallicolumba keayiSulu Bleeding-heartSulu Bleeding-heartGallicolumba menageiRock DoveRock DoveColumba liviaHill PigeonHill PigeonColumba rupestrisSnow PigeonSnow PigeonColumba leuconotaSpeckled PigeonSpeckled PigeonColumba guinea
Luzon Bleeding-heart

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