Mindanao Brown Dove
Phapitreron brunneiceps
Mindanao Brown Dove (Phapitreron brunneiceps) — Pigeons & Doves of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Mindanao Brown Dove (Phapitreron brunneiceps) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 146 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Phapitreron
- Species brunneiceps
Quick facts
- Weight
- 146 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Mindanao Brown Dove is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Mindanao Brown Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Mindanao Brown Dove (Phapitreron brunneiceps) belongs to the Columbidae family of the order Columbiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Mindanao and Basilan (s Philippines).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 146 g, with a wing length of about 13.8 cm and a tail of around 9.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 95,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Mindanao Brown Dove?
The Mindanao Brown Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 146 g.
Where does the Mindanao Brown Dove live?
The Mindanao Brown Dove is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Mindanao and Basilan (s Philippines), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Mindanao Brown Dove belong to?
The Mindanao Brown Dove (Phapitreron brunneiceps) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Mindanao Brown Dove eat?
The Mindanao Brown Dove is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Mindanao Brown Dove migrate?
The Mindanao Brown Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Mindanao Brown Dove endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Mindanao Brown Dove make?
1 real field recording of the Mindanao Brown Dove — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Mindanao Brown Dove's range?
The Mindanao Brown Dove has a mapped global range of about 95,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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