Two Mindanao bleeding-heart pigeons were spotted at the foothills of the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary during a Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring System (BAMS) activity on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. During that time, a male Mindanao bleeding-heart pigeon was observed displaying courtship behavior toward a female, indicating possible breeding activity within the sanctuary. DENR-11 said the last confirmed observation of the Mindanao bleeding-heart within the sanctuary was documented on August 8, 2019. DENR-11 added that the Mindanao bleeding-heart is a ground-dwelling dove species under the pigeon family and is endemic to the Philippines. 2019-09), the Mindanao bleeding-heart is classified as Vulnerable, indicating that the species faces a high risk of population decline in the wild if current threats persist.,” DENR-11 said.