Dove (Bleeding Heart)

One look at the striking red patch on this dove's breast, that resembles a deep bleeding wound,  you can see how the species get its name.

This shy bird spends most of its time on the forest floor searching for seeds, berries, insects and other invertebrates. When disturbed, it usually flies only a short distance, lands, then finishes its escape on foot.

The bleeding heart dove builds its nest three or more feet off the ground. Both the male and female take turns sitting on the eggs.

They only live in the tropical rain forests in the Philippines and are held in captivity in various zoos around the world at present to prevent their extinction.

Photographed at the Reid Zoo in Tucson, AZ