Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon
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Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon
goura scheepmakeri
The Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon is a beautifully colored bird with a unique crown of feathers on its head. It is known for its gentle nature and can often be seen walking gracefully through the forest floor.
Habitat: Tropical rainforests of New Guinea
Appearance
The Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon has striking deep blue-grey plumage, a maroon chest, and bright red eyes. Its most distinctive feature is the large, lacy, fan-like blue crest adorning its head, making it truly stand out among other birds.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusGoura
Category
BirdsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its booming "hmmm-hmmm-hmmm" call sounds like a distant drum in the forest!
These majestic birds build simple nests from sticks high in the trees.
They sometimes swallow small stones to help grind up tough seeds in their stomach!
Unlike most birds, both parents take turns caring for their single chick.
Special abilities
Ability
Forest Forager
Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeons use their strong legs and feet to forage for fallen fruits and seeds on the forest floor.
Ability
Booming Voice
Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeons can make deep, booming calls that help them communicate across long distances.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 70-80 cm
- Wingspan
- 100-120 cm
- Weight
- 2-2.4 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1
- Incubation
- 28-30 days
Diet & Feeding
These large birds mostly eat fruits and seeds that have fallen from trees.
Primary Foods
- fallen fruits
- seeds
- berries
- figs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
New Guinea Harpy Eagle
Harpyopsis novaeguineae
as a large prey item
eats
Fig
Ficus nodosa
consumes fallen fruits
shelters
Klinki Pine
Araucaria hunsteinii
uses tall trees for roosting
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Goura PigeonNew Guinea Pigeon
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon?
The easiest way to identify Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon?
70-80 cm
What is Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon's wingspan?
100-120 cm
How much does Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon weigh?
2-2.4 kg
How long does Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon live?
15-20 years
How fast can Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon move?
40 km/h
What does Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon eat?
These large birds mostly eat fruits and seeds that have fallen from trees.
Where is Scheepmaker'S Crowned Pigeon usually found?
Tropical rainforests of New Guinea
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