About the Victoria Crowned-Pigeon
The Victoria crowned pigeon is a large, bluish-grey pigeon with elegant blue lace-like crests, maroon breast and red irises. It is part of a genus (Goura) of four unique, very large, ground-dwelling pigeons native to the New Guinea region, with the Victoria crowned pigeon measuring as the largest extant species of pigeon. The bird may be easily recognized by the unique white tips on its crests and by its deep 'whooping' sounds made while calling. Its name commemorates the British monarch, Queen Victoria.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Goura victoria |
| Species Codes | vicpig1, VICP, VCPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Victoria Crowned-Pigeon belong to?
The Victoria Crowned-Pigeon (Goura victoria) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Victoria Crowned-Pigeon?
The Victoria Crowned-Pigeon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Victoria Crowned-Pigeon?
The Victoria crowned pigeon is a large, bluish-grey pigeon with elegant blue lace-like crests, maroon breast and red irises. It is part of a genus (Goura) of four unique, very large, ground-dwelling pigeons native to the New Guinea region, with the Victoria crowned pigeon measuring as the largest ex...
Where can I report a Victoria Crowned-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Victoria Crowned-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vicpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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