no sexual dimorphism (Zoo; 2012-09-19)


Mindanao Bleeding-heart
Gallicolumba crinigera

Native Range: Oriental Region (Philippine Islands)

Notes: a forest-dwelling dove; confined to Mindanao and two other small islands in the Philippines; part of a complex of five closely related bleeding-heart species, each of which is rare and confined to particular Philippine islands.


red patch on breast; green head and upperparts (Zoo; 2012-09-19)

white throat; secretive and ground-feeding (Zoo; 2012-09-19)

posing for a portrait (Zoo; 2012-09-19)

posing for a body portrait (Zoo; 2012-10-09)

posing for a portrait (Zoo; 2012-10-09)