Sulu Bleeding-heart
Gallicolumba menagei
Sulu Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba menagei) — Pigeons & Doves of South & Southeast Asia.
The Sulu Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba menagei) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 196 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Gallicolumba
- Species menagei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 196 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Endangered
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sulu Bleeding-heart is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Sulu Bleeding-heart is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sulu Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba menagei) belongs to the Columbidae family of the order Columbiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Tawitawi (s Sulu Arch., s Philippines).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 196 g, with a wing length of about 15.9 cm and a tail of around 9.8 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 586 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sulu Bleeding-heart?
The Sulu Bleeding-heart is a large bird that weighs around 196 g.
Where does the Sulu Bleeding-heart live?
The Sulu Bleeding-heart is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Tawitawi (s Sulu Arch., s Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sulu Bleeding-heart belong to?
The Sulu Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba menagei) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Sulu Bleeding-heart eat?
The Sulu Bleeding-heart is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sulu Bleeding-heart migrate?
The Sulu Bleeding-heart is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sulu Bleeding-heart endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Sulu Bleeding-heart's range?
The Sulu Bleeding-heart has a mapped global range of about 586 km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Columbidae
A field guide to the Columbidae family — 352 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.