Victoria Crowned Pigeonカンムリバト
Goura victoriaLC— Least Concern
The Victoria crowned pigeon is the largest living species of pigeon, instantly recognizable by its towering, lace-like blue crest and deep maroon breast. Native to the lowland and swamp forests of northern New Guinea and nearby islands, it forages on the ground in small groups, feeding mainly on fallen fruit and seeds.
Victoria Crowned Pigeon (reference photo)
Species Data
- Classification
- Columbiformes / Columbidae Source
- Size
- About 70–75 cm. The largest living pigeon; large individuals exceed 80 cm
- Weight
- Average about 2.39 kg; large individuals exceed 3.5 kg
- Diet
- Omnivore Omnivorous ground forager, feeding mainly on fruit and seeds as well as insects
- Distribution
- Found in the lowland and swamp forests of northern New Guinea and nearby islands such as Biak and Yapen, in both Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
Did You Know?
- It is the largest living species of pigeon, crowned with a fan-shaped crest of feathers tipped in white. Though a weak flier unable to cover long distances, it can burst upward into trees 10 to 25 meters high to escape danger. Source
- The incubation period is about 30 days, and chicks fledge at around four weeks old; in captivity, one individual is recorded to have laid eggs at just 15 months of age. Source
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1
Chiba Zoological ParkChibaOpened in 1985
Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Sources
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FAQ
- Why is the Victoria crowned pigeon named after a queen?
- It was named in honor of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, and it remains the largest surviving species of pigeon on Earth, with a mean body mass around 2.4 kg. Source
- How does the Victoria crowned pigeon escape predators despite being a weak flier?
- Rather than flying long distances, it bursts upward into trees 10 to 25 meters high when threatened, relying on short, powerful flight to reach safety. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1 Source
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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org