Luzon Bleeding Heart Dove by danob
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Description
The Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) is one of a number of species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba that are called "bleeding-hearts". They get this name from a splash of vivid red colour at the centre of their white breasts. This feature is not very much in evidence in this sideways profile.
The Luzon Bleeding-heart is the species in which this feature is most pronounced, and on first sight it is hard to believe that the bird has not recently been wounded. This is also partially due to a reddish hue extending down the belly, providing the illusion of blood having run down the bird's front.
On its upper surfaces, the Luzon Bleeding-heart is slate grey in colour, but because it is iridescent, it can appear to be purple, royal blue, or bottle-green, and the apparent colour varies with lighting conditions. The belly and under wing areas are buff or chestnut. As in most pigeons, there is little sexual dimorphism; males tend to be larger and have a more pronounced red patch, and some authorities claim that the female has a purplish iris, which I think is quite clear in this image despite some others who dispute this. Body shape is typical of the genus, with a round body, a short tail and long legs.
Comments (58)
Great picture!!!
Never seen or heard of this bird before, a bit more regal looking than your average Pigeon/dove. Nice one.
so nice bird!!!! Fantastic photo!!!!!
The compo of this image is awesome! Wonderful shot!
A beautiful shot, as ever!!
This one is really lovely Danny and I've never seen one like it before.
A masterful photo of this beautiful dove. Excellent DOF.
Wonderful capture Danny, it's a beautiful bird that, great narative too mate.
Excellent moment and capture, my friend!!!
this is wonderful looking
Wonderfully detailed capture and write-up. Enjoyed.
Excellent work, very nice DOF!!
so its just an over grown robin is that what your trying to say lol.. Excellent capture and i never hear of the bleeding thing:)jokes aside it is a pretty looking bird.
Lovely species!
wonderful shot and great info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great shot as always Danny, I take it these are resident in the UK. Not being well up on birds or critters, whenever we see the white collar we always assume a collared dove(full stop). I'll look out for this splash of red now, hope I get close enough.
Sweet looking bird!
A fantastic image! Thanks for the info too -- very enjoyable read.
Gorteous bird and exellent info. about the bird kept me going back for another look. Gorgeous capture the focus and clearity are excellent, another beautiful work!!!
Wonderful Work!!!
Beautiful composition. excellent work
beautiful image!
Very nice bird. Great capture!
Another great shot!
Wonderful picture my friend, you have captured it very well.
Fantastic !!!
Superb bird and fantastic dof and harmony of colours in here! Excellent job, Danny !
What a beautiful image! Yet again, you educate us with new birds most of us will never see! Fabulous!
wonderfull capture my friend x 5+
Wonderful capture and as always a great info to understand/know the bird better.