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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

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

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

Victoria Crowned Pigeon can forage for fallen fruits because of its large, powerful legs that help them walk confidently.

Victoria Crowned Pigeon has a magnificent lace-like crest that helps them attract mates and signal to other birds.

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

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Feathered

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Colorful

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