White-eared Brown-Dove
NameWhite-eared Brown-Dove
Common NameWhite-eared Brown-Dove
Scientific NamePhapitreron leucotis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsPredominantly brown on the upperparts, with a paler, rufous-brown breast and belly. The head is grayish, featuring a prominent white stripe extending from below the eye to the ear coverts, bordered by a black line. An iridescent green or purplish patch is visible on the sides of the neck/nape. The tail and flight feathers are darker, often with a grayish-blue tint on the undertail. The bill is black, and the legs and feet are reddish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, mournful cooing sounds, often described as a series of low hoots or 'hoo-hoo-hoo' calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across many of its major islands and smaller islets, inhabiting forested areas from lowlands to montane regions.
Identifying Featureswhite stripe below eye, iridescent nape patch, brown plumage, small size, reddish feet
Description
A small, stocky dove endemic to the Philippines, characterized by its predominantly brown plumage, a distinctive white stripe below the eye, and an iridescent patch on the nape. It typically forages for fruits in the forest canopy, often found singly or in pairs.
