# Luzon Bleeding-heart (*Gallicolumba luzonica*) The Luzon Bleeding-heart is a beautiful bird found in the Philippines. It has a unique heart-shaped mark on its chest that looks like it's bleeding, making it very special and easy to recognize! - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Luzon Bleeding-heart](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Luzon.bleeding.heart.dove.arp.jpg&width=800) Photo: Adrian Pingstone, Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Luzon.bleeding.heart.dove.arp.jpg) ## Appearance The Luzon Bleeding-heart is a striking ground dove known for the vivid, blood-red patch on its white breast, giving the impression of a fresh wound. Its back and wings shimmer with metallic green and purple iridescence, contrasting with its lighter belly and a dark crown, making it visually distinct. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Columbiformes - **Family:** Columbidae - **Genus:** Gallicolumba ## Interesting facts - Luzon Bleeding-hearts are so secretive, spotting one is a rare treat! - The vivid red chest patch is just feathers, not a real wound! - These shy birds prefer walking through the forest over flying! - They are only found on Luzon Island, making them extra special! ## Special abilities - **Forest Floor Navigator:** Luzon Bleeding-heart can move silently through dense undergrowth because its compact body and short wings are perfect for navigating tight spaces. - **Camouflage Cloak:** Luzon Bleeding-heart has dull brown and green feathers on its back that help them disappear into the forest's leafy shadows, protecting them from predators. - **Seed Spreader:** Luzon Bleeding-heart helps new plants grow because it eats fruits and drops the seeds in different places as it moves. - **Hidden Hunter:** Luzon Bleeding-heart can find small insects and worms because it quietly forages on the forest floor, relying on keen eyesight. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 25-30 cm - **Wingspan:** 40-45 cm - **Weight:** 0.18-0.2 kg - **Lifespan:** 5-10 years - **Speed:** 50 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 1-2 - **Incubation:** 14-17 days - **Migration Distance:** 0 km ## Diet & Feeding They mainly eat seeds, fruits, and small invertebrates found on the forest floor. - **Primary Foods:** seeds, fallen berries, small insects, worms, grubs - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Philippine Eagle (*Pithecophaga jefferyi*) — a primary aerial predator in its native forest. - **Eats:** Talingan Fig (*Ficus nota*) — consumes its fruits, aiding seed dispersal. - **Eats:** Luzon Earthworm (*Pheretima luzonica*) — forages for these and other invertebrates on the forest floor. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Look at birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Luzon Bleeding-heart? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Luzon Bleeding-heart? 25-30 cm ### What is Luzon Bleeding-heart's wingspan? 40-45 cm ### How much does Luzon Bleeding-heart weigh? 0.18-0.2 kg ### How long does Luzon Bleeding-heart live? 5-10 years ### How fast can Luzon Bleeding-heart move? 50 km/h ### What does Luzon Bleeding-heart eat? They mainly eat seeds, fruits, and small invertebrates found on the forest floor. ### Where is Luzon Bleeding-heart usually found? Forests ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Luzon Bleeding-heart: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/luzon-bleeding-heart)