White-eared brown dove
| White-eared brown dove | |
|---|---|
| P. l. leucotis | |
| P. l. brevirostris group | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Genus: | Phapitreron |
| Species: | P. leucotis |
| Binomial name | |
| Phapitreron leucotis (Temminck, 1823) | |
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. It 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.