Luzon bleeding-heart Dove, island of Luzon in Philippines

The Luzon bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a very shy and secretive species of dove endemic to the island of Luzon in Philippines. The bird got its unusual name from a splash of vivid red on their white breasts which resembles a bleeding wound. The reddish hue extends down the belly furthering the illusion of blood having run down the bird's front. The red patch is slightly brighter in males. When courting, the male inflates his breast to emphasize the red spot.

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