The white-eared brown dove (Phapitreron leucotis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, and is most commonly found in lowland and montane forests.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Genus: | Phapitreron |
| Species: | P. leucotis
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| Binomial name | |
| Phapitreron leucotis (Temminck, 1823)
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Description and taxonomy
editEBird describes the bird as "A fairly small dove of forest and edge from the lowlands to the lower mountains. Brown above, with a gray or pinkish head, neck, and chest, bluish iridescence on the back of the neck, a pale pinkish belly, and white corners to the tail. Note the black and pale streaks under the eye and the small triangle of bare skin behind it. Similar to Amethyst Brown-Dove, but White-eared has blue on the back of the neck and white under the base of the tail. Song is an accelerating series of rising “wup” notes."[3]
Subspecies
editFour subspecies are recognized:
- P. l. leucotis— Found on Luzon, Polillo, Alabat, Catanduanes, Lubang, Verde, Mindoro and Marinduque.
- P. l. nigrorum — Found on Tablas, Sibuyan, Ticao, Masbate, Panay, Calagnaan, Guimaras, Negros and Cebu; shorter bill, green-glossy nape, more metallic mantle, buff chin and throat, gray iris and a glossy gold-green breast
- P. l. brevirostris — Found on Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Calicoan, Bohol, Siquijor, Camiguin Sur, Dinagat, Siargao, Mindanao; whitish throat and forecrown, pink on nape and a brighter metallic blue mantle and has a shortbill
- P. l. occipitalis — Found on Basilan and Sulu; similar to but with a rich purple nape and warm brown iris
The Handbook of the Birds of the World recognizes it as three separate species leucotis as White-eared brown dove, nigrorum as Buff-eared brown dove brevirostris and occipitalis as Short-billed brown dove.
Behaviour and ecology
editDiet consists of seeds and fruits. Usually seen alone or in pairs but also may congregate in fruiting trees. Breeding season believed to be from March to June. Nest is a typical lazilly built dove nest of lose arrangement of twigs on a branch. Lays 2 glossy white eggs.[4]
Habitat and conservation status
editIts natural habitats at tropical moist lowland and montane primary forest and secondary forest up to 2,300 meters above sea level.
The IUCN Red List recognizes the three species but all are assessed as least-concern species. This is heavily trapped for the pet-trade and hunted for its meat yet remains locally common. [5]
References
edit- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Phapitreron leucotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22727826A94962980. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22727826A94962980.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Amoroso, Victor B.; Mohagan, Alma B.; Coritico, Fulgent P.; Lagunday, Noel E.; Yorong, Aimanuelzon P.; Colong, Ruel D.; Ponce, Roy G. (2018). "Avifaunal assemblage in the expansion sites of the Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, Mindanao, Philippines". Nature Conservation Research. 3 (Suppl. 2). doi:10.24189/ncr.2018.069. ISSN 2500-008X.
- ^ "White-eared Brown-Dove - eBird". ebird.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ del Hoyo, Josep; Baptista, Luis F.; Collar, Nigel; Trail, Pepper W.; Kirwan, Guy M.; Horblit, H. M.; Garcia, Ernest (2020). "White-eared Brown-Dove (Phapitreron leucotis), version 1.0". Birds of the World. doi:10.2173/bow.whedov1.01species_shared.bow.project_name. ISSN 2771-3105.
- ^ del Hoyo, Josep; Baptista, Luis F.; Collar, Nigel; Trail, Pepper W.; Kirwan, Guy M.; Horblit, H. M.; Garcia, Ernest (2020). "White-eared Brown-Dove (Phapitreron leucotis), version 1.0". Birds of the World. doi:10.2173/bow.whedov1.01species_shared.bow.project_name. ISSN 2771-3105.
- Baptista, L.F., Trail, P.W., Horblit, H.M., Kirwan, G.M. and E.F.J. Garcia. 2017. Amethyst Brown-dove (Phapitreron amethystinus). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona retrieved from : http://www.hbw.com/node/54284>.
- Carino, J.P. 2009. White-eared brown dove. Retrieved from Birdwatch.ph: http://www.birdwatc h.ph/html/gallery/webrowndove4.html.
- McGregor, R. C. 1909. A manual of Philippine birds (Vol. 2). Ripol Classic Publishing House.
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