Victoria Crowned Pigeon
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Victoria Crowned Pigeon
Goura victoria
The Victoria Crowned Pigeon is one of the largest pigeons in the world! They have beautiful blue feathers and a unique crown of feathers on their head.
Habitat: Lowland rainforests
Appearance
The Victoria Crowned Pigeon is a giant blue-grey bird, famous for its magnificent fan-like, lace-tipped blue crest. It has striking deep red eyes and a rich maroon chest. This large pigeon stands out with its regal, crown-like head feathers.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusGoura
Category
BirdsRarity
Epic
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
It's the world's largest pigeon, as big as a small turkey!
Its fancy blue crest tips look like tiny, sparkling diamonds.
These birds prefer to walk on the jungle floor rather than fly.
They get their royal name from Queen Victoria herself!
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Stomper
Victoria Crowned Pigeon can forage for fallen fruits because of its large, powerful legs that help them walk confidently.
Ability
Crest Display
Victoria Crowned Pigeon has a magnificent lace-like crest that helps them attract mates and signal to other birds.
Ability
Booming Voice
Victoria Crowned Pigeon can make a deep, booming 'hoo-hoo-hooo' call that helps them communicate across the dense forest.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 70-80 cm
- Wingspan
- 100-140 cm
- Weight
- 2.3-3.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 35 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1
- Incubation
- 28-30 days
Diet & Feeding
This gentle giant mostly eats fallen fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates from the forest floor.
Primary Foods
- fallen fruits
- seeds
- berries
- snails
- insects
- small crabs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Papuan Harpy Eagle
Harpyopsis novaeguineae
Large eagles occasionally prey on eggs and young.
eaten by
Salvadori's Monitor
Varanus salvadorii
Monitor lizards may raid nests for eggs.
eats
Fig Tree
Ficus septica
Forages for fallen figs from the forest floor.
eats
Sago Palm
Metroxylon sagu
Consumes seeds and fallen fruits from this palm.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
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.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Giant
Giant describes organisms or objects of significantly larger size than average for their species or type.
Also known as
Crowned PigeonVictoria Pigeon
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Victoria Crowned Pigeon?
70-80 cm
What is Victoria Crowned Pigeon's wingspan?
100-140 cm
How much does Victoria Crowned Pigeon weigh?
2.3-3.5 kg
How long does Victoria Crowned Pigeon live?
15-20 years
How fast can Victoria Crowned Pigeon move?
35 km/h
What does Victoria Crowned Pigeon eat?
This gentle giant mostly eats fallen fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates from the forest floor.
Where is Victoria Crowned Pigeon usually found?
Lowland rainforests
How does Victoria Crowned Pigeon hunt?
Foraging
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