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)
schonee
Wonderful shot and the setting is too. Have a wonderful night!
busi2ness
Despite the spot not being visible it is an excellent side profile capture, great DOF.
kansas
A beautiful dove. The info is very interesting. Thanks.
bpclarke
A beautiful capture. Such a beautiful bird.
kgb224
What a wonderful capture my friend.
MedTran39
Awesome shot of this beautiful dove!
MrsLubner
Oh, Danny! It is so beautiful! Markings and a body style I haven't seen in a dove before. So much to learn! Outstanding.
Meisiekind
Excellent image and fascinating narrative Danny! :)
sossy
wonderful dove impression and interesting lesson about it! like the shadows of the frame also! ;o)
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic shot Daniel......!!!
romanceworks
I have never heard of a bleeding heart dove. How fascinating and such a lovely capture of this sweet and gentle creature. CC
Corwin13
Fantastic, as usual!!!
Punaguy
Nice shootin' here Dan...your doves are much prettier than the grey doves we have here....ours are not as colorful. Very clean work, beautiful detail and bokeh~ Aloha~
flavia49
wonderful picture!!
petercp
Very peaceful, wonderful photograph clarity perfect.
lucindawind
a pretty little guy ! wonderful shot
pops
What a lovely photo and wonderful text on this dove
sharky_
A friendly looking bird. Excellent shot. Aloha
kasalin
Einfach toll !!! Super Perspektive, klasse Photo, lieber Danny :) 5* L.G. KARIN :)
tennesseecowgirl
Your work is outstanding as always..
lior
So stunning as always!
iaacf
So beautiful!!!!
katy555
Wonderful picture, beautiful detail and photographe...
tizjezzme
wow, I wish I could get these beautiful sharp shots of birds like you can. this is gorgeous Danny!
monjo71
Beautiful shot Danny.... but now you just have to show us a frontal image to see the red!!!!!
bmac62
A new dove for me but then I am just learning the bird business. Fine shot supported by easy to follow, detailed info.
nongo
I've never seen this type of dove before? Thanks for your endless wealth of info too!!!!!!!
kimariehere
exceptional dove capture and compo we have doves here i can hear them but have never gotten close enough to get a capture like this - so fabulous!!!