Mindoro Bleeding-heart
Gallicolumba platenae
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The Mindoro bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba platenae), also referred to as kulo-kulo, la-do, manatad, manuk-manuk, punay, and puñalada by the Mangyan, is a species of ground dove native solely to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. It is critically endangered and threatened by habitat loss through quarrying, land conversion and illegal logging. This species is also caught by hunters in snares. Due to its biological line and its survival status, it has been listed as an EDGE species by the Zoological Society of London.
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Range and habitat
Forest of Mindoro (central Philippines); status unknown.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mindoro bleeding-heart
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
