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White-eared brown dove

White-eared brown dove is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand White-eared brown dove rather than just read about it. In short: The white-eared brown dove (Phapitreron leucotis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is found across most of the country except Palawan, Sulu and Batanes.

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Reference excerpt

The white-eared brown dove (Phapitreron leucotis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is found across most of the country except Palawan, Sulu and Batanes. Its habitat is in lowland and montane forests. This species population is decreasing in number due to habitat loss, hunting and the capture for the illegal wildlife trade. It is illegal to hunt, capture or possess white-eared brown doves under Philippine Law RA 9147.

Description and taxonomy

Subspecies Four 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 Diet 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 lazily built dove nest of lose arrangement of twigs on a branch. Lays 2 glossy white eggs.

Habitat and conservation status Its 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.

References

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.birdwatch.ph/html/gallery/webrowndove4.html. McGregor, R. C. 1909. A manual of Philippine birds (Vol. 2). Ripol Classic Publishing House.

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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Applications of White-eared brown dove

In research: White-eared brown dove appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses White-eared brown dove in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: White-eared brown dove is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Birds described in 1823, Columbiformes stubs, Endemic birds of the Philippines, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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