#Philippines wildlife

[dougdimmadodo]

Luzon Bleeding-Heart Dove (Gallicolumba luzonica)

Family: Pigeon and Dove Family (Columbidae)

IUCN Conservation Status: Near Threatened

Found only on the island of Luzon (the largest island in the Philippines Archipelago) the Luzon Bleeding-Heart Dove is one of several species of “bleeding-heart doves”, so named for the unusual bright-red patches on their chests which bare an uncanny resemblance to a bloody wound (complete with paler red markings surrounding the vivid red center, making the feathers appear blood-stained.) These bright red markings are present in both females and males, and while their exact purpose is the subject of extensive debate it is generally assumed that they are related to sexual selection; males typically have larger, redder “wounds” than females, and during courtship they produce loud, hooting calls, puff out their chests and “bare their hearts” to potential mates, with females seemingly preferring males with louder calls, bigger chests and redder markings. Rarely encountered in the wild due to their extreme timidity and near-total silence outside of courtship, Luzon Bleeding-Heart Doves inhabit lowland forests and are unusual among pigeons in that they are largely terrestrial, foraging for fruits, seeds, insects and worms on the forest floor during the day and taking flight only at night to reach safe roosting sites in the branches of trees - even when threatened by potential predators (such as monitor lizards and birds-of-prey) they are more likely to flee into dense vegetation than to fly away, despite being fully capable of doing so. After forming a bond members of this species typically remain together for life, foraging and roosting in pairs and working together to defend their nest and raise their young; Luzon Bleeding-Heart Doves are believed to nest in trees towards the end of Luzon’s dry season (during the early-to-mid may), with females laying 1-2 pale white eggs which both parents incubate (with males typically sitting on their nest during the day and females sitting on it overnight.) Young Luzon Bleeding-Heart Doves hatch after around 16 days of incubation, fledge when around 2-3 months old and are mature enough to find partners of their own after roughly 18 months.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Image Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/3168-Gallicolumba-luzonica

#Luzon Bleeding-Heart Dove #bleeding-heart dove #bird #birds #dove #doves #pigeon #pigeons #ornithology #zoology #biology #animal #animals #wildlife #Asian wildlife #Philippines wildlife #Happy Valentine's Day!

[psikonauti]

Larval stage of Wunderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) in Anilao, Philippines

Photographed by Pietro Formis

#Wunderpus octopus #Wunderpus photogenicus #upl #art #photography #wildlife photography #Pietro Formis #marine life #Philippines #octopus

[shinonart]

I recently illustrated a memo game "Endangered Animal Babies" for Treecer. This memo game contains 72 unique illustrations and 36 endangered animal species. Each pair consists of the parent and the baby animal and all the illustrations were done in watercolor.

I'm really grateful for this opportunity and very happy with the outcome of the game! The game is sold by WWF Finland and Treecer at the moment.

SET 1| SET 2 | SET 3 | SET 4 | SET 5 | SET 6

#artists on tumblr #traditional art #watercolor #traditionalart #traditional #animal art #wildlife art #birds #bird #polar bear #bear #okapi #proboscis monkey #monkey #primate #whale #whale art #northern right whale #philippine eagle #eagle

[snototter]

A Willan’s chromodoris nudibranch (Chromodoris willani) in Cabilao, Philippines

by Kary Mar

#willan's chromodoris #nudibranch #nudibranches #sea slugs #molluscs #slugs #gastropods #chromodoris willani #chromodoris #chromodorididae #nudibranchia #gastropoda #mollusca #wildlife: Philippines

[colorsoutofearth]

Philippine mangrove snake (Boiga dendrophila divergens)

Photo by Daniel Heuclin

#Boiga dendrophila divergens #Boiga dendrophila #boiga #philippine mangrove snake #mangrove snake #gold-ringed cat snake #snake #colorful snakes #blue and yellow snakes #reptiles #animals #wildlife #nature #philippines

[philippinewildlifeart]

A single tree to you, might be a home for someone else...

Like this Balakbakan tree that is home to a family of Dulungan!

Dulungan parents work together to raise their chick. They use holes in large trees for nests, and seal them with fruit and animal matter, leaving a small hole big enough to pass food from the Dulungan dad to the Dulungan mom inside.

Haribon scientists like David Quimpo wait for days to observe this and other behavior. Their studies help local communities and governments make the necessary plans and policies to protect both forests and people.

The province of Antique in Panay declared August as Dulungan Month since 2020. Support organizations such as the Philippine Initiative for Conservation of Environment & the People (PhilinCon) and the Haribon Foundation to help conserve Dulungan and the forests we share with them. Dulungan is known internationally as the Rufous-headed Hornbill (𝘙𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘥𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘪).

https://philippinewildlife.art/portfolio/rufous-headed-hornbill/

#Dulungan hornbill #Rhabdotorrhinus waldeni #wildlife #birds #hornbills #nests #nest holes #philippines #filipino

[djhenryhall]

Chromodoris sp.

Chromodoris is a genus of nudibranchs renowned for their kaleidoscopic colors and eye-catching patterns #nudibranch #underwater #photography #seaslugs #nature

Chromodoris is a genus of nudibranchs renowned for their kaleidoscopic colors and eye-catching patterns. Among the many species of this genus, some boast golden rhinophores, further enhancing their striking appearance. These sensory organs located on the nudibranch’s head are used to detect chemical cues in the water. This image was captured off the coast of Puerto Galera in the Philippines.

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#macro #Nature #Nudibranch #Philippines #Photography #puerto galera #Underwater Photographs #wildlife

[selidor]

#pretty pictures #animal #wildlife #nature #z30 #105mmmicro #2023 #night #nikon #palawan #philippines #forest #snake #reptile #herp

[ms-mole-and-mustache-blog]

The Woman behind the flight of Sinag: The Philippine Eagle

Daily writing promptWhat are you curious about?View all responses What am I curious about? I was so amazed at how the tiktok post of the Filipina – Canadian Lohwana Halaq, an eagle trainer, animal keeper and Primatologist went viral. It shows the headshot of herself and Sinag, the most handsome Philippine Eagle that I have ever seen and she was seen there displaying the Banko Sentral ng…

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#dailyprompt #dailyprompt-2018 #endangered species #internet #Lohwana Halaq #Nature #Philippine Eagle #Philippine Eagle Center #Philippine Eagle Conservation #Philippine Eagle Foundation #Philippine Eagle Keeper #Philippines #Sinag the Philippine Eagle #social media #tiktok #viral tiktok #wild life conservation #wildlife #Women in wildlife

[gundamcalibarney]

I love the Philippine Eagle because not only can it look like a majestic beast of nature

But can also look SO FUCKING STUPID (/affectionate)

#corejo talks #philippine eagle #birds #wildlife #get yourself a raptor that can do both /joke cause i know there are

[gamchawizzy]

Bleeding Heart 💘 A love letter to the endemic animals of my country.

Bleeding heart is often used as a derogatory term for excessive sympathy, but for these endangered animals, they need our hearts to bleed; more than what we’re giving now.

Pictured: Negros Bleeding-Heart pigeon, Visayan Leopard Cat, Visayan Warty Pig, Visayan Spotted Deer.

This was made for CO2ign Art, a digital marketplace that is anti en/eff/tee and pro-environment.

50% of the list price goes to buying up carbon credits from global registries, and each copy is digitally signed without the energy costs.

#artph #endangered wildlife #wildlife #philippines #environment

[lottie-the-travelling-camper]

Was very interesting visiting the Tarsier Sanctuary #tarsiers #tarsier #bohol #philippines #animals #wildlife #travel #wildlifephotography #tarsiersanctuary #nature #southeastasia #chocolatehills #primates #primate #art #borneo #endangeredspecies #strangerthings #indonesia #animal #animallovers #cuteanimals #travelphotography #jungle #drawing #nocturnal #ireland #tarsierconservationarea #artist #bigeyes (at Tarsier Sanctuary Bohol Island of Philipines) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClIWONvJfn2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#tarsiers #tarsier #bohol #philippines #animals #wildlife #travel #wildlifephotography #tarsiersanctuary #nature #southeastasia #chocolatehills #primates #primate #art #borneo #endangeredspecies #strangerthings #indonesia #animal #animallovers #cuteanimals #travelphotography #jungle #drawing #nocturnal #ireland #tarsierconservationarea #artist #bigeyes

[shythalia]

Btw, I went to the zoo yesterday with my bf & his family as an early celebration of his b-day. I didn't get to take a lot of pics because I didn't want to be behind. :/

There have been some changes since I last went there (like the dinosaur statues), but it could still use some more improvements.. especially with the animal enclosures.... But hey, if any of you are interested in visiting, go ahead.

Other than seeing the animals, you can also ride bikes or go boating. There's a playground for kids, and a snack area.

#wild animals #idk the exact names of their species #that bird flies everywhere so im not sure if its even part of the zoo #maybe the bird just lives around there because the zoo is on the side of a mountain #photography #zoo #animals #crocodile #alligator #idk the difference #birds #iguana?? #reptile #lizard #trees #nature #wildlife #philippines #bicol region #province of albay #daraga city #albay park and wildlife #shythalia #its not a very big place tho

[snototter]

Common clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) shelter in an anemone in Panglao, Philippines

by Kary Mar

#common clownfish #anemones #clownfish #bony fish #fish #Amphiprion ocellaris #amphiprion #pomacentridae #actinopterygii #chordata #wildlife: philippines

[filipeanut]

I've been busy as a bee, making art while planning for an important event that I'll share more about soon. For now, spend Philippine Environment Month this June at @philippinewildlifeart where I'll be sharing art about my favorite eagle, a dolphin with a round nose, and a rare frog.

#Philippine Environment Month #ArtPH #Laywan #Bee #Asian honey bee #Apis cerana #Philippine Wildlife Art

[jiacast]

Start of National Wildlife Week

To protect the Philippine tarsier, I can support conservation efforts by donating to organizations focused on habitat conservation and research. I can also promote ecotourism by visiting tarsier sanctuaries or eco-parks that educate visitors about the importance of protecting their habitats. It is illegal to keep tarsiers as pets, and it is harmful to their well-being. Advocates for habitat conservation raise awareness about threats like habitat loss and fragmentation, and support policies to conserve forest habitats. Finally, practicing responsible photography respects tarsiers' space and avoids flash photography, which can disturb them. These actions contribute to the protection and conservation of Philippine tarsiers.

#writing #start of National Wildlife Week #Philippine tarsier