White-eared Brown Dove (Phapitreron leucotis)
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White-eared Brown Dove

Phapitreron leucotis (Temminck, 1823)

108 gWeight

The white-eared brown dove (Phapitreron leucotis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-eared Brown Dove has been recorded at 42 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines524 records
  2. La Mesa Eco Park, Quezon CityPhilippines493 records
  3. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines426 records
More places
  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines414 records
  2. Lake HolonPhilippines308 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines268 records
  4. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines262 records
  5. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines217 records
  6. Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines208 records
  7. Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines179 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 white-eared brown dove (Phapitreron leucotis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is found across most of the country except Palawan, Sulu and Batanes. Its habitat is in lowland and montane forests.

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Questions

How big is the White-eared Brown Dove?

The White-eared Brown Dove weighs around 108 g.

Where does the White-eared Brown Dove live?

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

When is the best time to see the White-eared Brown Dove?

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

Is the White-eared Brown Dove endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-eared Brown Dove as Least Concern.

What does the White-eared Brown Dove eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the White-eared Brown Dove in?

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

At a glance

Weight
108 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
124 mm
Tail
82 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Phapitreron

Other birds in the genus Phapitreron

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White-eared Brown Dove

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