Victoria Crowned Pigeon

ColumbiformesColumbidaeNear Threatened

OrderColumbiformes

FamilyColumbidae

HabitatForest

RangeNew Guinea

Length74 cm

Weight3500 g

DietHerbivore

About the Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Largest pigeon, nearly turkey-sized. Named for Queen Victoria. Blue lace-like crest. Surprisingly tame. Threatened by hunting.

The most widespread bird on Earth. Domesticated 5,000 years ago. Can find home from 1,800 ...