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Pigeons & Doves

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Goura victoria

• rare
• 24 km/h
• Near Threatened

The largest pigeon on Earth with a lace crown fit for royalty. Peak pigeon energy.

Population

10,000-19,999 mature individuals, decreasing

Habitat

Lowland and swamp forests (including sago palm forests and drier forest) of New Guinea, from sea level up to about 600 m elevation; requires continuous forest and is largely absent from fragmented habitat

Fun fact

The Victoria crowned pigeon is the largest living pigeon species in the world, sporting an elegant lace-like blue crest and making a loud clapping sound with its wings when it takes flight.

Range

Northern New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea) from Geelvink Bay (Siriwo River) east to Astrolabe Bay, plus an isolated population near Collingwood Bay, and Biak, Supiori, and Yapen islands (two subspecies: G. v. victoria on Yapen/Biak/Supiori/Geelvink Bay area; G. v. beccarii on the New Guinea mainland)

Diet

Primarily fallen fruit (especially figs), with occasional seeds, berries, and small invertebrates

Size

0.75 m

Wingspan

1.1 m

Lifespan

15 years