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)
lyron
Great picture!!!
Octaganoid
Never seen or heard of this bird before, a bit more regal looking than your average Pigeon/dove. Nice one.
flora-crassella
so nice bird!!!! Fantastic photo!!!!!
kenwas
The compo of this image is awesome! Wonderful shot!
durleybeachbum
A beautiful shot, as ever!!
magnus073
This one is really lovely Danny and I've never seen one like it before.
Hendesse
A masterful photo of this beautiful dove. Excellent DOF.
PD154
Wonderful capture Danny, it's a beautiful bird that, great narative too mate.
carlx
Excellent moment and capture, my friend!!!
jocko500
this is wonderful looking
dbrv6
Wonderfully detailed capture and write-up. Enjoyed.
BorisB
Excellent work, very nice DOF!!
decie
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.
DennisReed
Lovely species!
sandra46
wonderful shot and great info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
artaddict2
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.
mss
Sweet looking bird!
jared99
A fantastic image! Thanks for the info too -- very enjoyable read.
Digitaleagle
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!!!
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent work
timtripp
beautiful image!
Miska7
Very nice bird. Great capture!
evensteven
Another great shot!
adrie
Wonderful picture my friend, you have captured it very well.
Mousson
Fantastic !!!
KarmaSong
Superb bird and fantastic dof and harmony of colours in here! Excellent job, Danny !
CavalierLady
What a beautiful image! Yet again, you educate us with new birds most of us will never see! Fabulous!
3x3
wonderfull capture my friend x 5+
babuci
Wonderful capture and as always a great info to understand/know the bird better.