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)
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Columbiformes / Columbidae Source
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

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

1 facilities · 0 individuals

千葉市動物公園 (Chibashi Doubutsu Kouen)ChibaOpened in 1985

千葉市動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではLC（低懸念）です。

Habitat

ニューギニア北部と周辺島嶼の低地熱帯林。

Threats

  • 森林伐採
  • 狩猟
  • 違法取引

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 低地林の保全
  • 狩猟圧の低減
  • 飼育下での繁殖と教育展示

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org

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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

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org