Mindanao Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba criniger)

Common Names: Mukid (Pilipino) Discoverer:  Pucheran                 Category: ENDANGERED Habitat/Distribution: Primary and secondary forests in Mindanao, Leyte, Samar, Bohol and Dinagat Habitat / Behavior: Ground-feeder but roosts and nests on bushes or vines; feeds on fruits, berries, worms and insects. Threats: Hunting and habitat loss Conservation Efforts/Measures: Photograph Information: Courtesy of "A Photographic Field Guide to Birds of the Philippines by Tim Fisher and Nigel Hicks"

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