It seems as if it would put them at a disadvantage due to making them more obvious to predators because
a) They look more conspicuous because of the bright colour
b) If it looks like they're wounded (bleeding) isn't that more likely to make predators attack them?
Why do bleeding heart doves have that red blood-like spot on their chests?
The reason why bleeding heart doves have that red blood-like spot on their chests is because its for mating purposes. Only the male has the spot on its chest, he uses it to attract females. During mating season the male bleeding heart dove puffs out its chest and sings, the male with the largest chest and sings the best wins the females.Most predators that hunt these doves are color blind and they tend to always stay airbourne as to not get attacked by others. These birds stay in small flocks so as not to get attack by hungry mammals. But none the less they're very cute animals.
Reply:Great question. Perhaps the 'bleeding' is meant to distract predators from their young, or maybe to confuse the predator if there is more than one bleeding heart. Although I don't know much about their native habitat, I do know that they are ground doves, maybe they blend in with forest undergrowth/red flowers? Anyways, if you ever find the answer to that question, let me know. Very interesting.
Reply:you have a point there, but i have never seen a bleeding heart dove. but i think that you are right.
Reply:They are ground birds so from the air you cant see the red, they are gray and buff colored on top. Same question would go for birds in the wild that are totally bright colored, they can be seen by all predators, thats why they flock, for protection.
Bleeding hearts are found only in the Philippines. Several of the species are in danger of extinction. :(
Reply:its just the way they are
maybe the predators will think its all ready dead and not good to eat and bright colors normally are to make predators think they taste bad
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