[2] It is differentiated from the amethyst brown dove in Luzon (amethystinus subspecies) and Mindanao (imeldae subspecies) with is light grey breast and overall lighter appearance.

[2] The HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World considers it as a separate species Phapitreron maculipectus.

Negros is one of the most deforested islands in the country and is only found in the remnant forests.

Range in Panay has not been fully surveyed but they may persist in larger numbers.

Threats include habitat loss and hunting for both food and the exotic pet trade.