Mindoro Bleeding-Heart Pigeon Spotted After 20 Years

When the lost Mindoro bleeding-heart was finally photographed

The detection of the elusive Mindoro bleeding-heart twenty years later inspires hope and forebodes changing habitats

Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon spotted after 20 years

A critically endangered Mindoro bleeding-heart, a ground pigeon species endemic to Mindoro Island, has been photographed in the jungles of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.

A pigeon with a ‘bleeding heart’ has returned after 20 years: Rare Philippine bird spotted in 2026, but why its comeback may not be good news

In a stunning turn of events, a Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon, a critically endangered species, has been photographed for the first time in twenty years. This sighting, occurring in the vibrant Puerto Galera rainforest on Mindoro island, confirms the species still thrives in its natural habitat. The joint efforts of indigenous patrollers and conservationists highlight the importance of protecting the fragile ecosystem that supports this rare bir…