The Victoria Crowned Pigeon Proves That These Birds Can Be Fancy Too

I’ll admit that I don’t think much of pigeons. While I always appreciated the beauty of robins, bluebirds, and other fancy flying things, pigeons have always just been… pigeons. I’ve heard them referred to as “rats of the sky,” and I get it. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t be fancy too. Take the Victoria crowned pigeon, for example. Have you ever seen anything more majestic?!

  1. It almost looks like a peacock! The Victoria crowned pigeon is native to the New Guinea area and is a large, ground-dwelling pigeon with beautiful blue crests, red irises, and a lovely maroon breast. It gets its name from Queen Victoria if that wasn’t obvious, and because of its size and colors, you might be tempted to mistake it for a peacock. Both birds are certainly beautiful, that’s for sure.
  2. Victoria crowned pigeons are really big. As mentioned, they’re a large version of the breed and can grow to a length of 31 inches (about 2.5 feet) and 7.7 lbs. Because of this, it’s considered to be the largest surviving species of pigeon on the planet, which is even more impressive.
  3. So where can you find them? Victoria crown pigeons are generally found in swamp forests and lowlands, mostly in former alluvial plains. They tend to stay at sea level but they’re not shy about traveling up into hills to an elevation of about 3,000 feet before returning to the ground.
  4. As a species, they actually seem pretty chill. Victoria crown pigeons travel either in pairs or with a small number of other birds as they graze for figs, seeds, and other fallen fruits. They tend to be pretty shy, so if you disturb one in the wild, don’t be surprised if it flies away immediately and stays hidden in trees above until it’s sure the coast is clear. Take a picture if you can – they’re beautiful!

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