Mindanao Brown Dove (Phapitreron brunneiceps)
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Mindanao Brown Dove

Phapitreron brunneiceps (Bourns & Worcester, 1894)

146 gWeight

The Mindanao brown dove (Phapitreron brunneiceps) is a threatened species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Mindanao Brown Dove has been recorded at 1 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. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines185 records

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 Mindanao brown dove (Phapitreron brunneiceps) is a threatened species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to forests on the Philippine islands of Mindanao and Basilan, but it has not been recorded from the latter island since 1937. On Mindanao, it is typically found in tropical moist montane forest.

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Questions

How big is the Mindanao Brown Dove?

The Mindanao Brown Dove weighs around 146 g.

Where does the Mindanao Brown Dove live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Mindanao and Basilan (southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Mindanao Brown Dove?

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

Is the Mindanao Brown Dove endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mindanao Brown Dove as Vulnerable.

What does the Mindanao Brown Dove eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Mindanao Brown Dove in?

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

At a glance

Weight
146 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
138 mm
Tail
96 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Mindanao and Basilan (southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Phapitreron

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Mindanao Brown Dove

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