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Doves and Pigeons
Luzon bleeding-heart dove (Gallicolumba luzonica)
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Where found : These terrestrial birds are found in the northern Philippines. Generally, these birds are found in lowland forests but occasionally may be found as high in altitude as 4,200 feet. However, these doves are rarely seen in high trees because they do not like to fly. Due to this, they tend to be found walking on the ground just inside to the left of the Tropic building entrance. Look closely, because the trees can be dense there. If the doves are perched in the trees, it will generally be a lower tree or bush.
Diet : These doves sift through leaves on the ground for seeds, berries, and insects.
Length : Males are approximately 12 inches long. Females are slightly smaller.
Description : Males and females are gray on the back with a white chest and underside. These birds are unique in that they look like they have been shot because of their red-marked breast. The feet are purplish-red, the beak is gray, and the eyes are dark brown. The males alone have display plumage on the back of their necks consisting of metallic green, purple, and chestnut coloring.
Black-naped fruit dove (Ptilinopus melanospila)
Where found : Edge of rainforests in the Philippines and the Pacific Islands, including Java and Bali. At the Central Park Zoo, these doves have free reign over the building and may often be seen perching in the branches of low trees.
Diet : Berries and fruits.
Description : While the female is usually entirely green with yellow edges on the belly, the male has a rich green plumage with a pale, silver-gray head decorated with contrasting yellow and black head markings.
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